Naeher the hero as USA hold off Canada in rain-soaked W Gold Cup semi-final
by Guardian sport and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#6K5BA)
- Keeper makes three saves and converts kick in shootout
- USA advance to face Brazil in W Gold Cup final on Sunday
- Canada 2-2 USA (aet, 1-3 on pens) - as it happened
Alyssa Naeher had three saves in the penalty shootout after a rain-soaked 2-2 draw with Canada on Wednesday night, earning the United States a spot in the Concacaf W Gold Cup final.
The United States advanced 3-1 on penalties and will play Brazil in the final on Sunday evening. Brazil defeated Mexico 3-0 in the earlier semi-final match.
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