Morgan Header Gives USA Late Victory Over Canada

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Posted August 6, 2012 2:38 pm.

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LONDON, Eng. (NEWS1130) – Alex Morgan’s extra-time header gives USA a 4-3 victory over Canada to send the defending champions to the gold medal game. Canada will play for bronze.

Just 30 minutes before the end of the second extra-time period, Morgan found the room to direct a free header over the head of Canadian keeper Erin McLoed to give the American side the victory.

It was their first lead of the game.

To read the full story, visit CTVOlympics.ca

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