Algarve Cup and Istria Cup Results

The United States beat France 2-0 in the Algarve Cup final through Julie Johnston and Christen Press, with Hope Solo saving Amandine Henry’s late penalty. Germany take third against Sweden after an early Anja Mittag goal and one from Alexandra Popp, Sofia Jakobsson replying. Solveig Gulbrandsen’s first-half hat-trick powers Norway to a 5-2 win over Denmark for fifth, Marta scores twice as Brazil beat Switzerland for seventh, and reigning world champions Japan settle for ninth with a 2-0 result against Iceland. At the Istria Cup in Croatia, Poland beat Slovakia 2-0 in the final and Austria take third ahead of France B. Wales finish fifth on penalties against the hosts, the Republic of Ireland seventh, and Northern Ireland last after a shoot-out loss.