Rapinoe was just booked for accidentally hitting Corredera in the face. Rapinoe went over after and gave her a high-five and apologized. Obviously, it was not intentional at all.
The best news for Spain from the first half:
1. Lucia Garcia and Hermoso combined very well and Lucia is giving the USA defenders a hard time.
2. Spain's main problem from their previous matches was the lack of accuracy in front of goal: against China they created 24 chances and couldn't score. Today they had two and scored one of them.
3. Despite the USA players being physically stronger and faster, Spain are competing with them and seem to be finding the right balance in attack and defence.
12:5624/06
USA
Erin Fish
This is a much more physical match than what the USA has been used to, but when they have been able to settle down and play their game, that is when the chances have come. The use of the wide players is where they are the most dangerous with Tobin Heath, Kelley O’Hara, Megan Rapinoe and Crystal Dunn working to combine with the central midfielders. The defence have held their own against a quick frontline for Spain, however they did concede their first goal of the tournament due to some miscommunication. In the second half they will need to come out with confidence.
12:5324/06
ESP
Elisa Revuelta
After a crazy start that included a penalty converted by USA, Spain did the most difficult thing and got the equaliser in their second attempt of the match. Hermoso's goal is the first one the USA have conceded in this Women's World Cup. From that point on, Spain have competed very well. They struggled on the flanks, but when the pace of the game relaxed a bit, they were more incisive and aggressive. Losada's eye injury forced Jorge Vilda to make an early substitution. And he decided to replace the midfielder with forward Nahikari Garcia. Will Spain keep up this physical rhythm of play? Let’s see what the second half brings!
Rapinoe was just booked for inadvertently hitting Corredera in the face. Rapinoe went over after and gave her a high-five and apologized.
37' 24 Jun 2019
Megan RAPINOE (USA) is booked by the referee.
12:33 24/06
ESP
Elisa Revuelta
That's bad luck for Vicky Losada. She was hit in the eye during a 50-50 challenge near the beginning of the match, and due to the swelling, she can't see and had to be replaced. But head coach Jorge Vilda did not choose a midfielder as a replacement, but instead a forward in Nahikari Garcia. It looks like he wants to have more speed up front.
32' 24 Jun 2019
Nahikari GARCIA (in) comes off the bench to replace Vicky LOSADA (out) (Spain)
12:30 24/06
ESP
Elisa Revuelta
After a first 25 minutes of high intensity, it seems like the pace of the game has relaxed a bit, and that allows Spain to keep the ball a little more often.
12:27 24/06
USA
Rapinoe converts early penalty after Heath was fouled in the area
Spain strike back as Hermoso scores her third goal of France 2019
USA topped Group F with three wins, Spain finished second in Group B
32' 24 Jun 2019
Nahikari GARCIA (in) comes off the bench to replace Vicky LOSADA (out) (Spain)
12:30 24/06
ESP
Elisa Revuelta
After a first 25 minutes of high intensity, it seems like the pace of the game has relaxed a bit, and that allows Spain to keep the ball a little more often.
12:27 24/06
USA
Erin Fish
USA have now had a number of attacking chances in the last five minutes of the match, with the players in wide areas being a huge part of the build up. Crystal Dunn and Kelley O'Hara are getting in to combine with the forwards to create chances.
12:23 24/06
ESP
Elisa Revuelta
As expected, USA are creating lots of chances from the flanks. Both Leila Ouahabi on the left and Marta Corredera on the right are struggling to deal with Heath and Rapinoe, respectively. The help of players like Lucia Garcia or Alexia Putellas will be crucial to stop them.
12:17 24/06
ESP
Elisa Revuelta
Now Spain need to stay focused and concentrated. Losing possession in midfiled can be very dangerous. Rapinoe just received a brilliant through pass by Rose Lavelle, but Panos made a great save at her near post.
12:14 24/06
ESP
Elisa Revuelta
Spain have found the equaliser! After a misunderstanding between keeper Alyssa Naeher and defender Becky Sauerbrunn, Lucia Garcia stole the ball from Sauerbrunn and assisted Hermoso, who scored! That's her third goal of this World Cup.
12:12 24/06
USA
Erin Fish
As Elisa predicted earlier, this is a physical match. There have been a number of players down from both teams just in the first ten minutes. We've had a back-and-forth start with USA scoring early but then going on to concede their first goal of the tournament.
9' 24 Jun 2019
Jennifer HERMOSO (Spain) scores!!
Spain's striker finds the equaliser! Hermoso took advantage of some sloppy passing in the back from the USA and picks out the far post and curls in a goal for Spain.
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6' 24 Jun 2019
Megan RAPINOE (USA) successfully converts the penalty!
USA's captain gives the holders an early lead, sending Sandra Panos the wrong way and converting the resulting penalty.
5' 24 Jun 2019
Tobin HEATH (USA) is fouled inside the box by Maria LEON (Spain). A penalty is awarded to USA.
12:02 24/06
USA
Erin Fish
It is hot, it is loud and there are USA chants going on throughout the stadium. I can already tell it is going to be a fun one. What an amazing atmosphere here in Reims.
12:00 24/06
24 Jun 2019
The referee signals the start of the first period.
11:58 24/06
ESP
Elisa Revuelta
There's a great atmosphere in the Stade Auguste-Delaune! The big game is about to start!
Erin Fish
This is a much more physical match than what the USA has been used to, but when they have been able to settle down and play their game, that is when the chances have come. The use of the wide players is where they are the most dangerous with Tobin Heath, Kelley O’Hara, Megan Rapinoe and Crystal Dunn working to combine with the central midfielders. The defence have held their own against a quick frontline for Spain, however they did concede their first goal of the tournament due to some miscommunication. In the second half they will need to come out with confidence.
Elisa Revuelta
After a crazy start that included a penalty converted by USA, Spain did the most difficult thing and got the equaliser in their second attempt of the match. Hermoso's goal is the first one the USA have conceded in this Women's World Cup. From that point on, Spain have competed very well. They struggled on the flanks, but when the pace of the game relaxed a bit, they were more incisive and aggressive. Losada's eye injury forced Jorge Vilda to make an early substitution. And he decided to replace the midfielder with forward Nahikari Garcia. Will Spain keep up this physical rhythm of play? Let’s see what the second half brings!
12:49 24/06
Spain
Statistics at 45'
USA 
The referee brings the first period to an end.
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