GOAL Germany Germany and the United States were battling in the final match of the 2016 SheBelieves Cup It was a clash between two of the best women’s soccer teams in the world The winner would be the champion Germany jumped out to an early 1 0 lead with a goal from striker Anja Mittag Morgan goes for a header during a 2016 match against Germany 5 CHAPTER 1
But then the US team went on the attack Defender Meghan Klingenberg gained control of the ball near midfield Meanwhile striker Alex Morgan ran down the left side of the field Klingenberg kicked a long pass down the field toward Morgan Morgan sped past her defender to collect the ball But another defender came crashing in from her right side Morgan swiftly tapped the ball into the air across the defender’s body Before the ball could hit the ground Morgan booted a powerful shot The German goalie didn’t have a chance Morgan’s shot blasted into the net for a goal 6
Morgan shows off her trophies after winning the 2016 SheBelieves Cup Fans roared as Morgan celebrated with her teammates Her amazing goal helped the United States to a 2 1 victory and the championship USA Soccer named it the best goal of 2016 And it was just one of many goals in Morgan’s spectacular career 7
