Sophia Smith’s extra-time goal sends US women into Olympic final with 1-0 win over Germany

LYON, France (AP) — Sophia Smith scored in extra time and the United States secured a spot in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory over Germany.

The Americans, undefeated in France under new coach Emma Hayes, will be vying for their fifth gold medal in their sixth appearance in the Olympic women’s soccer final.

United States’ Sophia Smith celebrates with team mates the opening goal during a women’s semifinal soccer match between the United States and Germany at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at Lyon Stadium in Decines, France. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

The United States will play the winner of Tuesday’s later game between Brazil and Spain on Saturday in Paris. Germany will play for bronze.

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