The United States Women’s National Team defeated Sweden 1-0 on Thursday afternoon as Rose Lavelle scored the match-winning goal.

A rematch of the Olympic quarterfinal in 2016 ended in a U.S. victory this time out. The USWNT held on for their third consecutive victory and their first win against Sweden in five matches.

How it Happened

Sweden was the better side in the opening half-hour of the match but failed to produce any real quality chances. Alyssa Naeher did have to make a save in the 18th minute when Olivia Schough took a shot from outside the 18 which was tipped over the crossbar by the USWNT goalkeeper.

The final 10 minutes of the first half was more lively, as both teams exchanged chances. In the 44th minute, Allie Long was lucky to clear a ball off the line after her turnover led to the chance for the Swedes. Crystal Dunn would get a chance right after the clearance to score but her shot was well saved by Hilda Carlen.

The match-winning goal would come in the 56th minute as Lavelle slotted home her second career goal for the USWNT. Dunn provided the assist on a nice through ball to Lavelle who did well to make a run down the wing.

It was a closely contested match the rest of the way as Naeher had to make two huge saves in the final 10 minutes of the match to keep the scoreline at 1-0. Naeher got a hand to a shot from Kosovare Asllani that ended up hitting the crossbar and staying out in the 86th minute and then saved a shot from Lotta Schelin in the 92nd minute.

In the end, the USWNT held on for the 1-0 victory despite getting outshot 14 to seven.

The U.S. returns to action on Sunday afternoon as they face Norway at 1:15 p.m. (ET).