Film photos recap rainy semi-final between USA and Canada

On Wednesday, March 6, USA beat Canada 3-1 on penalties after the game remained tied 2-2 after extra time. Rain throughout the first half made the field at Snapdragon Stadium borderline unplayable. Jaedyn Shaw scored in the first half after a puddle stopped a back pass to Canada’s keeper. Canada equalized late in the second half to force extra time. Sophia Smith scored in the first period of extra time. Canada converted a penalty in the final moments of the second period of extra time to send the game to penalties. Alyssa Naeher worked miracles and saved three penalties and scored one herself to secure the win.

• Picture 1: San Diego Wave players Naomi Girma, Alex Morgan and Jaedyn Shaw prepare for the rainy match ahead
• Picture 2: Trinity Rodman makes a dribbles to goal but is caught up when the ball hits a large puddle
• Picture 3: Alex Morgan of USA and Vanessa Gilles of Canada race after a loose ball
• Picture 4: Jaedyn Shaw celebrates her first half goal
• Picture 5: Lindsey Horan of USA battles with Kadeisha Buchanan of Canada for the ball
• Picture 6: Sam Coffey takes a corner in front of poncho bedecked fans
• Picture 7: USA players race to celebrate with Alyssa Naeher after she stopped her 3rd penalty and sealed the win.
• Picture 8: USA players celebrate the win over Canada