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USA women edge Brazil as Wilson sparks winner in fiery friendly
Sophia Wilson was involved again in her team’s goal and the visiting United States women’s national team survived a physical encounter in Tuesday night’s 1-0 friendly victory over host Brazil in Fortaleza.
TL;DR
- Sophia Wilson was instrumental in the visiting United States women's national team's 1-0 friendly victory over Brazil.
- The winning goal occurred in the 63rd minute when Wilson's shot deflected off Brazilian defender Isabela Chagas for an own goal.
- Brazil finished the match with nine players after Bia Zaneratto and Tarciane were sent off in stoppage time.
- Brazil's manager and assistants were also dismissed from the technical area.
- Brazil's Dudinha exited the match with a leg injury.
- U.S. goalkeeper Claudia Dickey recorded her ninth international clean sheet without making a save.