Lindsey Horan ignored the mind games being played by Colombia to convert a nerveless penalty that helped the USWNT into the Gold Cup semi-finals.
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Skipper stepped up to the spotBroke the deadlock in 3-0 winClash with Canada is next upWHAT HAPPENED?
The United States suffered a shock defeat to Mexico in the group stage, bringing a 23-year unbeaten run against CONCACAF opposition to a close, and only progressed to the knockout rounds as runners-up in their section. They are, however, safely into the last four.
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Horan continues to lead by example, as skipper of a star-studded side, and showcased her 100 per cent focus when opening the scoring in a quarter-final clash with Colombia. There were less than 13 minutes on the clock when the Lyon forward stepped up from 12 yards.
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Colombia did their best to put Horan off, as they delayed the taking of the crucial spot-kick, but the USWNT captain was not to be distracted. When finally cleared to take the penalty in question, vastly-experienced Horan sent the goalkeeper the wrong way.