The USWNT defeated Chile 3-0 on Sunday with all three goals coming in the first half. Coincidentally, that was the exact same score at halftime of the Thailand game before the U.S. added 10 more over the course of the second 45. The score could’ve certainly approached that today, but for Chile goalkeeper Christiane Endler.
The 27-year-old, who plays for PSG, certainly appeared comfortable at the Parc des Princes while pulling off a string of stunning saves to keep the USWNT at bay in front of 45,594 appreciative spectators.
And the praise wasn’t confined to Paris. Here’s what the inter web had to say about Endler’s game.
Christiane Endler, best GK in the world. I have spoken. #CHI
— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) June 16, 2019
Christen Press is going to see Christiane Endler in her nightmares. #USWNT #FIFAWWC
— Caitlin Murray (@caitlinmurr) June 16, 2019
Endler isn’t average...she is spectacular! Does anyone think she should be playing in front of a smaller goal? Thank you @TIANEendler for bringing such pride to the GK position! Keep your head up! https://t.co/mPN7Ips8SN
— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) June 16, 2019
It would be 13-0 if not for this phenomenal Chilean keeper.
— The American Outlaws (@AmericanOutlaws) June 16, 2019
Endler is UNREAL.
— Yael Averbuch West (@Yael_Averbuch) June 16, 2019
Pencilling in the Chilean Keeper for all tournament team. #USAvCHI
— Maximiliano Bretos (@MaxBretosSports) June 16, 2019
the goalie from chile is no fucking joke
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) June 16, 2019
Christiane Endler is like a Chilean Arya Stark
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) June 16, 2019
Chile's down 3-0 but Christiane Endler is making a strong case for player of the match.
— Brooks Peck (@BrooksDT) June 16, 2019
Chile's keeper Christiane Endler is putting on an absolute show.
It could easily be 6-0 right now. pic.twitter.com/IYivlvsAa6— Yahoo Soccer (@FCYahoo) June 16, 2019
A different class.
Huge fan of @TIANEendler! Much respect. #gkunion.
Making world class saves game after game. #beastmode
Take notes world.
I’m going crazy after each save as you all would expect, but this is another level. pic.twitter.com/2hCHex01Vh— Karina LeBlanc (@karinaleblanc) June 16, 2019
In the end, the USWNT peppered her goal with 26 shots, nine of which landed on target. Endler made six saves and four of them were absolutely world-class. Meanwhile, her peer at the other end of the pitch, Alyssa Naeher, wasn’t required to make a save all game.
Christiane Endler Saves vs USWNT
ALMOST 1-0!
Chile goalkeeper Christiane Endler saves a near own-goal, then Carli Lloyd strikes the post from a tight angle. Big let-off for Chile! #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/xa3pPeF0cL— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 16, 2019
WHAT A SAVE! Lindsey Horan has goal No. 4 on her foot but Christiane Endler comes up with a kick save and a beauty. #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/0BREXwNgQ1
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 16, 2019
#WWCTelemundo ¿Puede ser la mejor arquera del Mundial? @TIANEendler en plan grande para #CHI pic.twitter.com/voce3s4nIW
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 16, 2019
ENDLER AGAIN!
The Chile goalkeeper is standing on her head, this time robbing Christen Press. #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/xdmRTyIvc8— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 16, 2019
And she doesn’t get credited with a save on Carli Lloyd’s late penalty miss, but she guessed the correct way and probably had some influence on the wayward shot.
Carli Lloyd hits her penalty wide and misses a chance to become the first woman to score 2 career #FIFAWWC hat tricks. pic.twitter.com/90L2QEJsqy
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 16, 2019
But the USWNT got all three points thanks to an incredible strike from Lloyd in the 11th minute…
#WWCTelemundo ¡Ella es histórica! @CarliLloyd anota su 9no. gol en #FIFAWWC tras un golpe de zurda.#USA ya gana 1-0 a #CHI pic.twitter.com/HmagT7ykYz
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 16, 2019
A header form Julie Ertz in the 26th…
#WWCTelemundo ¡Hermoso gol de cabeza! de @julieertz y aumenta la ventaja de @USWNT
Este es su gol 19 con la Selección y 1ero. en #FIFAWWC
Y #USA ya gana 2-0 a #CHI pic.twitter.com/jwWISV7fZT— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 16, 2019
And a header from Lloyd in the 35th…
#WWCTelemundo ¡ Otro más de @CarliLloyd ! en un remate de cabeza anota su gol 113 con @USWNT
Y #USA ya gana 3-0 a #CHI pic.twitter.com/LOLxSO6aqd— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) June 16, 2019
The victory sends the USWNT to the top of Group F on goal difference. The U.S. has a differential of +16, while Sweden’s stands at +6. Accordingly, the U.S. will win the group with a victory or draw when the two nations meet on Thursday, June 20, in Le Havre.
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