U.S. women top Sweden on Lily's late goal

July 15, 2006

BLAINE, Minn. -- Kristine Lilly scored in the 92nd minute to lead the United States to a 3-2 exhibition win over Sweden on Saturday.

The U.S. controlled most of the match, outshooting Sweden 12-3 in the near 100-degree heat. It was the first match on U.S. soil for the national team this year and its first match since a 1-0 win over Japan on May 9.

"This wasn't a great soccer game by any means," Lilly said. "I think a lot of it had to do with the heat. At least we ...

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U.S. women top Sweden on Lily's late goal

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