Jul 27, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Australia players celebrate after midfielder Tameka Butt (13, facing away) scored a goal against USA during the 67th minute at Century Link Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - A second half goal from Tameka Butt fired Australia's women's team to a 1-0 win over the United States in a friendly in Seattle on Thursday, their first ever victory over the world champions.
The Matildas withstood huge pressure from the top-ranked Americans in the first and last quarters of the Tournament of Nations clash but Butt's cool 67th minute finish after a defensive mix-up proved decisive.
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