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03/04 17:01 CST Caicedo scored and Colombia downs Argentina 1-0 in the
SheBelieves Cup
Caicedo scored and Colombia downs Argentina 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) --- Linda Caicedo scored the lone goal in the second half
and Colombia defeated Argentina 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup tournament on
Wednesday.
The United States was set to play rival Canada in the later match at
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Caicedo, who plays professionally for Real Madrid, scored in the 64th minute to
put Colombia in front. It was her 18th international goal and came off an
assist from Leicy Santos.
The United States downed Argentina 2-0 in the SheBelieves opener on Sunday in
Nashville. Colombia fell 4-1 to Canada in its tournament opener.
Shortly before the match, Bay FC announced that it had acquired Argentina
defender Aldana Cometti from French club FC Fleury. Cometti joins the National
Women's Soccer League club on a two-year contract with a team option for a
third.
Argentina, ranked No. 30 in the world, made one other SheBelieves Cup
appearance in 2021, finishing fourth. Colombia, ranked No. 20, previously
played in the tournament last year and finished third.
Colombia will face the United States on Saturday in the tournament finale in
Harrison, New Jersey. Argentina will play Canada in the early game.
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