USWNT slumps to goal-less draw with Colombia

27/10/2023 13:20

The U.S. women’s national team struggled for much in the final third on Thursday night, slumping to a goal-less draw with Colombia in its first friendly of October.

Twila Kilgore’s squad were held to just two shots on goal while Alex Morgan missed a penalty kick in a disappointing home result at America First Field in Utah. It was the first match in which the Americans were held off the scoresheet since August 6.

Morgan had both of the USWNT’s best offensive chances in the first half, being denied in the box by Colombia’s Natalia Giraldo before also missing a spot-kick opportunity. Despite Trinity Rodman drawing a penalty kick before halftime, Morgan’s shot struck the right post, keeping the score level at 0-0.

Lorena Bedoya’s long-range effort in the 65th minute forced Alyssa Naeher into her first save of the night before the veteran also repelled Jorelyn Carabali’s header in stoppage time.

Ashley Hatch came close to propelling the Americans in front after 71 minutes but Giraldo dove down to punch away the winger’s low shot.

Both Naeher and Giraldo registered two saves apiece in the draw, registering clean sheets for their respective teams.

The USWNT will close out its two-match slate on Sunday against the Colombians at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.