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The U.S. women’s soccer team claimed gold once more after defeating Brazil in a highly anticipated final match at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Mallory Swanson, playing in her 100th match for the U.S., scored the decisive goal in the 57th minute. The U.S. team entered the game undefeated, but Brazil had the best early chances. Brazilian forward Ludmila was alone in front of the goal in the second minute, but her shot went straight into the arms of goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.
Brazil thought they had scored when Ludmila appeared to net a goal in the 16th minute, but it was quickly ruled out for offside.
Among those in the crowd at Parc des Princes were Tom Cruise, former U.S. star Megan Rapinoe, and former NBA star Sue Bird.
This victory marked the third time the United States has defeated Brazil in an Olympic final, with previous wins in 2004 in Athens and 2008 in Beijing.