MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Coach Emma Hayes tempered expectations as the United States cruised to a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday night for a spot in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics.
Sophia Smith had a pair of goals for the Americans, who have won their opening two matches in France. Mallory Swanson and Lynn Williams also scored against Germany.
“We haven’t done anything, let’s be frank,” Hayes said. “We’ve got three points against a really good German team. That’s is all it is, nothing more.”
The Americans are playing their first major tournament under Hayes, who took over the U.S. team in late May.
Hayes is tasked with leading the Americans
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