Brazil and USA faced off in the Gold Medal Match in the 2024 Paris Olympics. It was the Americans who had the last laugh. Brazil had defeated favorites Spain and came into the final with a lot of hope. But a solitary second-half goal from Mallory Swanson was enough on this occasion to make the difference.
This means that Marta will end her career without an Olympic gold and another silver to add to the two she has. This also means a great start to life as USWNT manager for Emma Hayes.
Brazil Women’s Soccer Team Player Ratings vs USA
Goalkeepers
Lorena Leite– 6/10: Did not have too much of a role to play. Could do nothing for the goal
Defenders
Thaís Ferreira– 7/10: Quite solid in the right centre-back position. Recovered the ball a significant number of times for her team
Lauren– 6.5/10: The 21-year-old struggled in phases. The occasion looked like it unnerved her at times
Tarciane– 7/10: Also 21 like Lauren. Much more composed outing for her. Good in duels both aerially and on the ground
Midfielders
Adriana Leal– 7/10: Was very good at progressing the ball. Her passing was risky and nearly all her passes were toward the final third
Yaya– 5/10: The 22-year-old struggled and managed to complete only 8 passes in 50 minutes before being substituted
Duda Sampaio– 8/10: She was everywhere and was Brazil’s best player by far. Blocked shots in her half and created a big chance for her teammates too
Yasmim Ribeiro– 6/10: Kept it tidy both ways but nothing major to say about her performance
Forwards
Gabi Portilho– 7/10: Good effort from her. Created 3 chances and took 2 shots but failed to affect the scoreline
Ludmila da Silva– 5/10: The Atlético Madrid player was bright but also guilty of missing two big chances for her side
Jhennifer– 4/10: Very poor outing from her. Completely ineffective before being substituted at the hour mark
USA Women’s Soccer Team Player Ratings vs Brazil
Goalkeepers
Alyssa Naeher– 6/10: Made 3 important saves. However, she was very poor in possession.
Defenders
Crystal Dunn– 7/10: The experienced fullback had a solid game. She completed several dribbles down the flank
Tierna Davidson– 6/10: A little shaky defensively. However managed to create a big chance at the other end.
Naomi Girma– 8/10: Very solid outing from her. Bossed the Brazilian attackers and kept everything in check
Emily Fox– 8/10: The Arsenal defender was immense. Both her passing and tackling were on point
Midfielders
Korbin Albert– 9/10: The PSG midfielder had a fantastic game. Her passing and defending were both excellent and she even got an assist
Samantha Coffey– 7.5/10: Contributed well in attack. Solid effort from the 25-year-old
Lindsey Horan– 7.5/10: The Lyon midfielder took a lot of responsibility in attack and was involved in a few dangerous sequences
Forwards
Sophia Smith– 6/10: A silent outing by her standards. Kept trying things before being taken off.
Mallory Swanson– 9/10: Scored the goal that won the US the game. She had missed a big chance before but made amends
Trinity Rodman– 8.5/10: Never stopped working. Completed the most dribbles and won the most duels
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