AFP, Los Angeles :
Lindsey Horan scored the only goal as the United States of America (USA) defeated Brazil 1-0 on Sunday to win the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup in California, USA.
USA skipper Horan headed home in first-half injury time at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium to settle a largely lacklustre finale to the 12-team tournament.
The Brazilians failed to register a single shot on target in the first half, with their best efforts a 10th minute free-kick from Dudi Sampaio that sailed over.
Gabi Nunes also saw a speculative 15th-minute strike from the edge of the area go soaring into the stands.
The American women were similarly off-target in the first half, struggling to create much in the way of goal-scoring opportunities from open play.
Horan had signalled her aerial threat in the 40th minute, stooping to direct a header that Brazil goalkeeper Luciana saved as it threatened to creep in.
At that stage, Horan’s near-miss was the only USA shot on target of the half.
But the breakthrough finally came on the stroke of half-time.
Trinity Rodman broke down the right flank before passing back to right-back Emily Fox in space.
