- Arnold was bank after the 4-0 defeat against Japan
- Micah took the most of his chance against the United States
- Could be playing more games for Matildas
Teagan Micah is pressing the new pressure on the state of Mackenzie Arnold as Australia's first choice goalkeeper after an encouraging exhibition in a credible loss of 2-1 to the United States.
Micah achieved several impressive salvations in the clash of the SHEBELIENS Cup on Monday (AEDT) at the State Fariz Stadium in Arizona that will cause a new discussion about Arnold's dominance on T -shirt No. 1.
Micah, 27, was not to blame for any of the objectives of the United States, the first of which came after only 43 seconds, and his reflexes kept Australia in the game until the final beep.
Lynn Biyendo made the United States ahead in the first minute, before an stubborn Australian team made the local team fight for its second goal through Michelle Cooper shortly after the brand's brand.
Michelle Heyman addressed a lovely Cruz de Hayley Raso in the 80th minute to give Australia the hope of saving a draw.
And although the Matildas could not find an equalizer, part of Micah's late gloves prevented the United States from putting the game out of place.
Tegan Micah achieved some impressive salvations in Matildas 2-1 defeat
Micah could be prepared for more games in front of the goal after its strong performance
Surprisingly, the departure against the United States was only the 18th senior cape of Micah, with the former Matildas coach, Tony Gustavsson, opted for Arnold as their number 1.
But with Micah playing regularly with Liverpool in the Super League female, Australia's caretaker coach, Tom Sermanni, says that the shooting coup is making a convincing case to become the first choice goalkeeper of Matildas.
“It has been close (between Arnold and Micah) for some time (Y) there have been times when Teagan has been number one,” said Sermanni.
'The situation at this time is that Teagan has been playing week after week at the WSL and acting very well.
'Mackenzie has not played and is barely back in preseason training (with the American team of the Portland club).
“Particularly for a goalkeeper, he is not like a field player where you can run, they need to obtain matches under the belt before entering this level.”
Sermanni said it was premature to indicate how would go for the last game of the Australian tournament on Thursday (AEDT) against Colombia.
The coach was encouraged by Matildas's response after he described his 'non-Australian' performance in his first tournament match, a 4-0 defeat against Japan.
Mackenzie Arnold was Banca after Japan scored four goals against Australia in the first game of the Shebelieves Cup
“Our effort and attitude were much better in this game, especially after the beginning we had,” said Sermanni.
'Given the performance of the last game and the result and then lose the goal after probably less than a minute, I think we could easily have yielded today.
“Then, from a team's perspective and staying there, I was really satisfied with that part of our performance.”
That beginning of the reference of Sermanni had the form of a goal for Biyendo in the first minute.
The Americans separated the Australian defense easily and Biyendo ended the delivery of Jaedyn Shaw from the left of the penalty box.
A second had been attributed out of play five minutes later, and Micah was forced to stop one of the long -range efforts of Americans.
Early Rocked, the Matildas began to become the game as the first half advanced, then they continued that rhythm after the break when they were more than a match for the No. 1 of the world.
However, they could not finish their possibilities, and the United States did not have such problems when Steph Cathery and Charli Grant did not contain Allyson Sentnor, who rose to Cooper for the second of the United States in the 68th minute.
Heyman gave Australia the hope of snatching a draw with his late attack, but all the action was at the other end, Micah was incredibly well to deny feeling and maintaining the final score near.