Live-Blogging Shish on Women’s Soccer-2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup Finals-Brazil vs. USWNT

Hello, and welcome to another edition of 'Live-Blogging Shish on Women's Soccer'. Tonight, it is the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup Final, between the United States Women's National Team and Brazil.

US overcame a semifinal victory over Canada in Penalty Kicks. They would like to win the first ever W Gold Cup for CONCACAF. 

For Brazil, they have dominated this tournament. They have only given up a goal, in all 5 matches. A win for Brazil will bring the W Gold Cup to CONEMBOL Region.

It is the USWNT and Brazil, for the 1st ever W Gold Cup. The live blog for this fixture is below. 

CONCACAF W Gold Cup: USA vs. Brazil

 US is in their 4-4-2, while Brazil is in their 3-4-3 formation.

US is in their blue uniforms. While Brazil is in their gold tops and blue shorts. 

1st Half:
0:00: USWNT to kickoff, to start the W Gold Cup Final. USA to defend the left net. While Brazil to defend the right net.
:06:00: Antonia's shot too high, for Brazil.
​:10:00: Sampaio's shot wide right.
:12:00: SCORE: USA 0, BRA 0

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:15:00: Morgan's shot blocked, for Team USA.
:15:00: Nunez's shot too high, for Brazil.
:22:00: Porthilo's shot too high, for Brazil.
:22:00: SCORE: USA 0, BRA 0

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​:23:00: USWNT gets a corner kick.
:27:00: Sampaio's shot wide right, for Brazil.
:33:00: Zaneratto's shot blocked, for Brazil.
:36:00: SCORE: USA 0, BRA 0

​:37:00: BRAZIL INJURY DELAY: Duda Santos being looked at by Brazilian Training Staff.
:39:00: USWNT gets a corner kick.
:39:00: USWNT INJURY DELAY: Lindsey Horan is down.
:40:00: Horan's header saved by Luciana.
:45:00 2 minutes of stoppage time.
:45:00+1: GOAL: Horan's scores a header goal, for USA! USA 1, BRA 0
:45:00+2: Brazil to kickoff, to resume play.
:47:56: The Match has reached Halftime.

Halftime:
USA 1, BRA 0

Halftime Scoring:
:45:00+1: Lindsey Horan (USA) G, Header

Halftime Thoughts:
A back in forth match through 45 minutes. But US gets on the board, with Lindsey Horan's header, gives USWNT the 1-0 lead.



2nd Half:
:45:00: SUBSTITUTION: Lynn Williams replaces Rose Lavelle, for Team USA.
:45:00: Brazil to kickoff to start the 2nd Half. Brazil to defend the left net. While USA to defend the right net.
:48:00: USWNT gets a corner kick.
:49:00: USA INJURY DELAY: Lindsey Horan being looked at by American Training Staff. 
:55:00: YELLOW CARD: Alex Morgan gets a yellow card for tripping.
:57:00: Tarcinae's shot too high.
:57:00: SCORE: USA 1, BRA 0

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:57:00: SUBSTITUTION: Yaya replaces Duda Santos, for Brazil
:59:00: SUBSTITUTION: Sophia Smith replaces Alex Morgan, for Team USA. 
:60:00: Brazil gets a corner kick.
:62:00: Smith's shot blocked, for USWNT. US gets a corner kick.
:64:00: SUBSTITUTION: Geyse replaces Gabi Nunes, for Brazil.
:67:00: Brazil gets a corner kick.
:68:00: Adriana's shot wide right.
:68:00: SCORE: USA 1, BRA 0

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:71:00: SUBSTITUTIONS: Jaedyn Shaw & Midge Purce replace Sam Coffey and Trinity Rodman, for Team USA.
:77:00: Brazil gets a corner kick.
:79:00: Lynn Williams get a goal wipped out for her being called offside.
:79:00: SCORE: USA 1, BRA 0

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​:79:00: SUBSTITUTIONS: Debinha & Julia Bianchi replace Bia Zaneratto & Duda, for Brazil.
:82:00: Brazil gets a corner kick.
:85:00: Geyse's shot wide right, for Brazil.
:86:00: SUBSTITUTION; Casey Kreuger replaces Crystal Dunn, for Team USA.
:90:00: 5 Minutes of Stoppage Time.
:90:00+1: Debinha's shot too high, for Brazil.
:90:00+2: USA INJURY DELAY: Sophia Smith being looked at by American Trainers. 
:90:00+4: Albert's shot saved by Luiciana.
:97:15: The Match has reached Full Time.

Full Time:
USA 1, BRA 0

USWNT wins 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup! 

Final Stats:
Shots: USA 7, BRA 11
SOG: USA 3, BRA 0
Corners: USA 4, BRA 3
Yellow Card: USA 1, BRA 0

Best Goalkeeper Award goes to Alyssa Naeher. Best Player Award goes to Jaedyn Shaw. 

Linsey Horan gets the W Gold Cup. And she gives it to the team for a celebration, in the middle of the pitch.

Final Thoughts:
Brazil outshot USA 11-7, had the majority of the possession. But USWNT had 3 shots on goal, including the lone goal of the Match. Lindsey Horan put a header past Luciana. 

A bounce back tournament for USWNT. USWNT next competition will be in the 2024 She Believes Cup on Saturday April 6th. As Team USA will play Japan on that day. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Junior. This has been 'Live-Blogging Shish on Women's Soccer'. Thanks for visiting this post.