Houston took an early lead after Sophie Schmidt converted a penalty five minutes into the game after Kristie Mewis was fouled in the area
“I just stuck with the plan and knew that I was going to deliver for my team,” Canadian international Schmidt told a sideline reporter at halftime.
Tournament MVP and England international Rachel Daly said the victory was vindication of the hard work of her team mates.
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