Emma Hayes oversaw her United States staff’s dominant efficiency in a packed Wembley Stadium with out tasting victory on her return to England on Saturday.
Hayes, a Londoner who coached the U.S. girls to an Olympic soccer gold medal this summer time after 14 main trophies at Chelsea, returned house for a pleasant in opposition to European champions England.
In the match between the 2 greatest girls’s groups within the FIFA rankings, the United States had the most effective possibilities, however the match led to a goalless draw.
“I’m tremendous happy with the best way we prevailed within the sport, it is simply the final a part of the sector,” Hayes mentioned. “Overall I’m glad with the efficiency.”
The United States was with out its injured attacking trio of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson. But the guests’ high quality nonetheless overwhelmed England, who additionally had damage issues. Forward Lauren Hemp and defender Maya Le Tissier have been dominated out.
Alyssa Thompson’s curling shot compelled an early save from England goalkeeper Mary Earps because the United States pinned England in its personal half and turned the ball over to England too simply in midfield. The Americans dominated possession and gained loads of house to develop their sport and press excessive.
But within the remaining third they did not have a bonus and had been unable to interrupt the impasse.
Sam Coffey’s shot from the sting of the field within the forty fourth minute was simply blocked by the Earps, and early within the second half U.S. captain Lindsey Horan had a aim disallowed after which missed the goal with an angled shot.
The United States additionally acquired a penalty, however it was disallowed after VAR confirmed the ball hit Alex Greenwood’s chest and never his arm.
But one of the vital profitable coaches in girls’s soccer remained glad. Hayes gained seven Women’s Super Leagues in a 12-year reign at Chelsea. During that point, the lads’s staff had 11 totally different coaches.
She was requested how she felt about being on the bench and listening to the English nationwide anthem.
“You might be two issues without delay,” Hayes mentioned. “I’m an Englishwoman who’s proud to educate America. I haven’t got to decide on, I really like each nations.”
Associated Press reporting.
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