HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Goaltender Kailen Sheridan stopped the first two shots and Canada defeated Argentina 3-2 in a shootout after a scoreless draw. she believe cup Saturday.
Jordyn Huytema had Canada’s best chance of the first half, but Argentine goalkeeper Solana Pereira fired a powerful shot that hit the crossbar and went wide of the goal. The rest of the game remained scoreless.
Under the new SheBelieves Cup rules, the match went straight to a penalty shootout. Sheridan blocked the first two shots and Canada sealed the victory when Argentina’s Vanina Preininger’s shot went over the bar.
Argentina did not score any points in the four-team round robin tournament and finished in last place. Canada’s ranking will be determined by the U.S.-Colombia game late Saturday.
Canada’s captain, Jesse Fleming, returned after missing the game against the United States due to illness. Arsenal player Olivia Smith was absent due to concussion.
Argentina Women will continue their CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League matches next month. The tournament will serve as a regional qualifying tournament for the 2027 Brazil Women’s World Cup.
Canada will play for a spot in the World Cup at the CONCACAF W Championship starting in November.
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