At 0:00 GMT on August 7, in the semifinals of the women's soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the
United States women's soccer team
With an overtime goal, a 1-0 win over
German women's soccer team
, successfully advancing to the finals.
The U.S. dominated the offense in the first half, but failed to create absolute scoring chances. In the second half, Swanson missed a good opportunity when he hit the ball after traveling past the goalkeeper, but the ball hit the side netting.
As the game went into overtime, Smith managed to score the winning goal for the U.S. on a shovel shot. Neher then contributed a divine save at a crucial moment to secure the win.
In the end, the match ended at full time, with the United States advancing to the final with a 1-0 victory over Germany. They will face the Brazilian women's soccer team in the final for the 2024 Paris Olympics women's soccer title.
