Alyssa Naeher made the save of the World Cup for the US women’s team to preserve a 2-1 lead against England in the semifinals.
England had a penalty kick after Ellen White was taken down by Becky Sauerbrunn in the box in the 79th minute.
PENALTY TO ENGLAND!
Ellen White couldn't get a foot on Stokes' cross, VAR took a look, and a penalty is called on Sauerbrunn! #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/I7kqxCMLeW
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 2, 2019
England was given a penalty shot that was attempted by Steph Houghton. She went low and Naeher made the save.
NAEHER SAVES!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/h4JqFFLylY
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 2, 2019
That’s all the US needed as England had a player sent off a few minutes later and the US held on to win 2-1 and advance to the final.
US coach Jill Ellis says she told Naeher after the match, “that was your shining moment, but we’ve got one more game.”
