By Glen Barber | The Denver Post
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AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlie Lloyd (10) of the United States heads in a 1-0 goal as she and teammate Allie Long (3) go head to head with Alie Riley (7) of New Zealand and Rebekah Stott (6) during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMallory Pugh (2) of the United States controls the ball as Betsy Hassett (12) of New Zealand and Rebekah Stott (6) look on during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLindsey Horan (9) of the United States and Ria Percival (2) of New Zealand vie for the ball during the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlie Lloyd (10) of the United States heads the ball as Abby Erceg (5) of New Zealand defends during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlie Lloyd (10) of the United States looks for a call after taking contact from Alie Riley (7) of New Zealand during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJulie Johnston (8) of the United States heads the ball over Amber Hearn (9) of New Zealand during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMallory Pugh (2) of the United States control the ball as Katie Bowen (14) of New Zealand defends during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMallory Pugh (2) of the United States takes a moment to get medical attention against New Zealand during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlie Lloyd (10) of the United States brings the ball up field against Alie Riley (7) of New Zealand and Betsy Hassett (12) during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlie Lloyd (10) of the United States slide tackles Alie Riley during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMallory Pugh (2) of the United States takes a shot against New Zealand during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMallory Pugh (2) of the United States takes a shot against New Zealand during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMallory Pugh (2) of the United States waits for the ball against New Zealand during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMallory Pugh sizes up the action against New Zealand during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMallory Pugh (2) of the United States controls the ball against Alie Riley (7) of New Zealand during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHope Solo (1) of the United States punches the ball away from a header in the box by Hannah Wilkinson (17) of New Zealand during the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlie Lloyd (10) of the United States walks across the pitch against New Zealand during the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCrystal Dunn (16) of the United States passes around Alie Riley (7) of New Zealand during the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTobin Heath (17) of the United States sits on the pitch after a near goal against New Zealand during the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlie Lloyd (10) of the United States and Tobin Heath (17) defend Annalie Longo (16) of New Zealand during the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHope Solo (1) of the United States reacts to making a save against New Zealand late in the game as Kelley OÕHara (5) stands nearby during the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHope Solo (1) of the United States celebrates as the game ends, while Jasmine Pereira (8) of New Zealand and Kirsty Yallop (11) react during the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJasmine Pereira (8) of New Zealand reacts to the game ending after the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTobin Heath (17) of the United States and Katie Duncan (4) of New Zealand vie for the ball during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlie Lloyd (10) of the United States celebrates her 1-0 goal with Allie Long (3) against New Zealand during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRia Percival (2) of New Zealand takes down Tobin Heath (17) of the United States during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMallory Pugh (2) of the United States instructs Allie Long (3) against New Zealand during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlie Lloyd (10) of the United States heads the ball over Ria Percival (2) of New Zealand during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMallory Pugh (2) of the United States waits for a free kick by Tobin Heath (17) along with Betsy Hassett (12) of New Zealand and Annalie Longo (16) during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCrystal Dunn (16) of the United States smiles after the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win over New Zealand.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHope Solo (1) of the United States reacts to making a save against New Zealand late in the game as Kelley OÕHara (5) stands nearby during the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlie Lloyd (10) of the United States gives the crowd a thumbs up after the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win over New Zealand.
Hope Solo (1) of the United States smiles after the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win over New Zealand.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBetsy Hassett (12) of New Zealand and Crystal Dunn (16) of the United States vie for the ball during the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAli Krieger (11) of the United States smiles after the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win over New Zealand.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlie Lloyd (10) of the United States wears a pair of custom Carlie Lloyd shin guards after the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win over New Zealand.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBetsy Hassett (12) of New Zealand and Crystal Dunn (16) of the United States vie for the ball during the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostChristen Press (12) of the United States after the second half of the United States' 2-0 first round Rio 2016 group G match win over New Zealand.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBecky Sauerbrunn (4) of the United States, Allie Long (3), Mallory Pugh (2), Hope Solo (1) and Carlie Lloyd (10) stand for their country's national anthem before the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match against New Zealand.
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Carlie Lloyd (10) of the United States heads in a 1-0 goal as she and teammate Allie Long (3) go head to head with Alie Riley (7) of New Zealand and Rebekah Stott (6) during the first half of their first round Rio 2016 group G match.
ExpandUnited States played New Zealand in their first round Rio 2016 group G match against New Zealand, Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan scored a goal in each half as the U.S. women’s soccer team defeated New Zealand 2-0 in its debut at the Rio Games on Wednesday, getting off to a solid start in its attempt to win a fourth straight Olympic gold medal.
