Current:Home > MyCancer survivor Linda Caicedo scores in Colombia's 2-0 win over South Korea at World Cup-InfoLens
Cancer survivor Linda Caicedo scores in Colombia's 2-0 win over South Korea at World Cup
View Date:2024-12-23 15:02:19
SYDNEY — Cancer survivor Linda Caicedo scored in her debut at the World Cup as Colombia beat South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday.
The Real Madrid forward, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 15, fired in her country's second goal of the match at Sydney Football Stadium before racing toward Colombia's fans in celebration.
The 18-year-old Caicedo, who is an inspirational figure on and off the field, further enhanced her reputation as one of soccer's rising stars with her goal and performance as Colombia made a winning start to the tournament.
In a moment for the history books, 16-year-old Casey Phair became the youngest-ever player in the Women’s World Cup when she went on as a second-half substitute.
By then, it was too late.
WORLD CUP CENTRAL: 2023 Women's World Cup Live Scores, Schedules, Standings, Bracket and More
USWNT: Alex Morgan not putting much stock in missed penalty kick
The Colombians took the lead from a penalty in the 30th minute after Shim Seo-yeon handled a goal-bound effort from Manuela Vanegas in the area. Catalina Usme converted from the spot, sending South Korean goalkeeper Yoon Young-geul the wrong way when placing her shot to the left of the net.
Caicedo’s goal came at the end of a darting run from midfield, which saw her cut in from the left before curling a shot from the edge of the box. Her effort appeared too central to trouble Yoon, but the keeper got her positioning wrong and instead fumbled it into the net.
Lee Geum-min was close to pulling a goal back for the Koreans at the end of the half, but was denied by the flying save of Catalina Perez.
veryGood! (86569)
Related
- Giuliani’s lawyers after $148M defamation judgment seek to withdraw from his case
- Trump was found guilty in his hush money trial. Here's what to know about the verdict and the case.
- Bruhat Soma carries a winning streak into the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals
- Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing ‘partisan extremism’
- Is the stock market open on Veterans Day? What to know ahead of the federal holiday
- From 'Save the Crew' to MLS powerhouse: Columbus Crew's rise continues in Champions Cup final
- Remains of US missionaries killed by criminal gang members in Haiti returned to family
- Bird flu reported in second Michigan farmworker, marking third human case in U.S.
- Man gets a life sentence in the shotgun death of a New Mexico police officer
- Tennessee officers accused of shielding a man committing sex crimes. Police deny extortion
Ranking
- QTM Community Introduce
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Late Night
- McDonald's president hits back at claims Big Mac prices are too high amid inflation
- US Labor Department sues Hyundai, suppliers in Alabama over alleged child employment
- Angels sign Travis d'Arnaud: Former All-Star catcher gets multiyear contract in LA
- Jax Taylor Addresses Dating Rumors After Being Spotted With Another Woman Amid Brittany Cartwright Split
- Angelina Jolie and Daughter Vivienne Make Red Carpet Appearance Alongside Kristen Bell
- Minneapolis police chief shares anger with fellow officers over ambush death of one of their own
Recommendation
-
Caitlin Clark has one goal for her LPGA pro-am debut: Don't hit anyone with a golf ball
-
13-year-old girl dies after drowning in pool at Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida: Police
-
Boeing shows feds its plan to fix aircraft safety 4 months after midair blowout
-
Ohio Senate approves fix assuring President Biden is on fall ballot
-
Secret Service Agent Allegedly Took Ex to Barack Obama’s Beach House
-
In search of new shows this summer? Here's the best TV to add to your list
-
Chicago woman gets 30 years for helping mother kill pregnant teen who had child cut from her womb
-
National landmarks embody competing visions of America’s past | The Excerpt