Alex Morgan gives U.S. the lead over Colombia with fortunate second half goal, It was dodgy in the early-going for the United States Women’s National team. The first half was pockmarked with missed chances and a couple near-misses and scares from the Colombian attack. Megan Rapinoe picked up her second yellow and won’t be available for the quarterfinal should the Americans make it there. <br /> <br />Then, in the second half, this happened. <br /> <br />Alex Morgan sneaked one in at the near post to give the U.S. the lead. <br /> <br />Related searches: us women s soccer, abby wambach, usa vs columbia, world cup, uswnt, usa vs colombia, <br /> <br />Well not so much sneaked as much as thumped a shot off the keeper that somehow found its way into the back of the net. It wasn’t pretty, but it was just the spark they needed. <br /> <br />Soon after, Megan Rapinoe drew a penalty, and Carli Lloyd converted from the spot to make it 2-0.
