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Alex Morgan penalty secures Concacaf W victory for US over Canada
Source: BBC
Alex Morgan penalty secures Concacaf W victory for US over Canada
19 July 2022 | Women's Football
Alex Morgan's 78th-minute penalty sealed the USA's place at the 2024 Olympics as they beat Canada 1-0 in the Concacaf W Championship final.
Morgan netted her 118th international goal after Allysha Chapman fouled American Rose Lavelle in the area.
Victory in Mexico avenged the world champions' shock defeat by Canada in last year's Olympic semi-finals.
Canada, the reigning Olympic champions, will face Jamaica next year for the other Concacaf spot at Paris 2024.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62218500
Alex Morgan ensured her side won a third consecutive Concacaf crown (Getty Images)