The date: July 10, 1999. The scene: A sold out Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The United States and China have fought to a scoreless draw in the 1999 Women’s World Cup final, and after a scoreless set of extra time periods, the match would be decided by penalties. After both the USWNT and China both make their first two shots, Liu Ying steps up to take China’s 3rd shot. Standing between the pipes is one of the best goalkeepers in U.S. women’s soccer history, Brianna Scurry. Ying steps up and takes the shot to Scurry’s left side, but Scurry is ready.
Black History Month: The brilliant career of Brianna Scurry
