"Portugal pulled off a shocking comeback to beat the United States women 2-1 in a friendly in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Thursday night. Although the U.S. was missing a few key stars -- like injured striker Trinity Rodman -- this was a mostly full-strength squad for Emma Hayes and the Americans, who lost their first game since a friendly defeat to Brazil in April."
"But despite the early goal Portugal, which hadn't won a game in its last eight outings, settled in and gave the U.S. a good run for the remainder of the first half. Portugal got a deserved equalizer just before half-time from a corner kick when Diana Gomes was left unmarked at the back post and headed past U.S. keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce."
Portugal mounted a comeback to beat the United States women's team 2-1 in a friendly in Chester, Pennsylvania. The U.S. lineup was largely full-strength despite missing some stars such as injured striker Trinity Rodman. U.S. Soccer honored retired player Alex Morgan before the match at the stadium where she scored her first international goal and the first of her 123 career goals. Rose Lavelle opened scoring in the first minute, but Portugal equalized before halftime through Diana Gomes. Fátima Pinto scored a deflected winner in the second half, and Portugal held on to secure the victory. The U.S. will play Portugal again on Sunday and New Zealand on Oct. 29.
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