Fergie Time might have to be re-named Pia Time after the United States’ incredible stoppage time goal against Italy. Before stoppage time began, the fourth official showed two minutes of extra time. After three minutes, Italy made a substitution, theoretically requiring the official to add time to the clock, even though the match should have already been over. That extra time would prove costly for Italy as substitute Alex Morgan scored in the 94th minute and the fourth of six minutes of extra time.
United States Women vs. Italy: Alex Morgan Scores Late, Gives USWNT 1-0 Lead
Morgan came on in the 86th minute for Amy Rodriguez, who was poor throughout the match. In fact, it became extremely tedious to count her mistakes as the climbed into the double digits in the second half. Morgan made an immediate impact when she came onto the pitch and the goal was not her first positive touch.
The last ten minutes of regular time were wild, with the United States having plenty of chances that they failed to finish. In some cases, players straight up whiffed on their shots. For 93 minutes, it appeared it was going to be “just one of those days.” Then, Morgan struck, giving the USWNT a vital away goal heading into the second leg of the series in Chicago.
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