VIDEO: Julie Ertz Gives USWNT 87th Minute Lead With Sensational Header Goal vs Spain
The United States women's national team met up with Spain on Sunday in the group stage of the 2020 SheBelieves Cup. The usually dominant USWNT got near the end of regulation tied at 0-0 before Julie Ertz showed fans some of that vintage magic surrounding the team with a header in the 87th minute.
JULIE ERTZ! ?
— ESPN (@espn) March 8, 2020
A beautiful header puts the @USWNT up 1-0 in the 87th minute. pic.twitter.com/vnbamFFqDx
The whole moment had a World Cup feel to it, as the crowd at Red Bull Arena went absolutely wild for the score. Ertz's goal ended up being the only one of the game in a thrilling 1-0 victory for her squad.
Julie Ertz to the rescue!
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 8, 2020
She comes up clutch with her 20th ?? goal to lift the @USWNT over Spain as they make it back-to-back wins in the #SheBelievesCup. pic.twitter.com/rkAeBsYVyZ
The USWNT now has two wins compared to zero losses in the group stage of the SheBelieves Cup. This relatively new international tournament only features four teams, and it is not surprising to see the United States women continue to dominate in any given tournament.
Ertz also added another legendary moment to her family name with the goal that had an entire nation celebrating. Happy International Women's Day, indeed!