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Julie Ertz summons late winner for US in SheBelieves Cup victory over Spain

Julie Ertz’s header in the 87th minute extended the US’s unbeaten streak to 30 games as the Americans sealed a 1-0 win over Spain in the SheBelieves Cup on Sunday at a sold-out Red Bull Arena.

Christen Press sent in a free-kick from the left and Ertz, running at full speed, nodded the ball past Sandra Panos. The Spanish goalkeeper got a hand to the shot but could not prevent it from going into the net. The win gave the US six points and put them in position to win the four-team tournament if they avoid defeat against winless Japan on Wednesday.

The US had some great scoring chances, only to be stopped by Panos. She pushed a shot by Megan Rapinoe over the crossbar in the 32nd minute and made a diving stop on a long-range effort by Samantha Mewis in the 60th minute.

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Spain had their chances though. Alyssa Naeher collected a well-struck shot by Alexia Putellas in the 40th minute. A curling shot by Marta Cardona went just wide in the 68th minute and Naeher had to handle a header by Petullas shortly afterwards.

The tournament ends on Wednesday in Frisco, Texas, with England facing Spain and the US playing Japan. England beat Japan 1-0 in Sunday’s opener of the doubleheader at the 25,189 capacity Red Bull Arena.

In a pregame celebration, defender Crystal Dunn was honored for winning her 100th cap in a game against Mexico last month. She was the 39th US woman to hit that mark. Ertz made her 100th appearance in the win over England on Wednesday.

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