In the second half, the U.S. defense held Spain to only a pair of shots, neither of which were on target, while Naeher did well coming off her line to punch away a handful of dangerous crosses into the box. Putting a penalty away is no easy feat, let alone doing it twice in one do-or-die game. Megan Rapinoe scored both of them, one in each half, as the U.S. conceded for the first time in the tournament (and for the first time in 647 minutes dating back to an April friendly vs. Australia) and had some trouble with an overly physical Spanish side. The match against Spain tied Jill Ellis for most games coached in U.S. history with April Heinrichs (124). The U.S. is now 2-0-0 all-time against Spain. Why bring her on just for stoppage time and risk a yellow? Find all scores, highlights, stats & analysis of this match at FOX Sports, your source for everything FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, Sweden sits in last place in the same division and are looking for their first win of the campaign. SHOW YOUR STRIPES. Her installation played a big role in the match as she claimed 21 of the USA’s 79 total duels won in what at times was a bruising game that saw Spain commit 18 fouls to the USA’s four. Ellis was criticized mightily during the game for her inability to make any subs for the first 80 minutes, despite striker Alex Morgan appearing less than 100% for much of the game. USA has taken care of business so far, winning its group matches easily, but now it’s on to the knockout rounds. Here is everything you need on how, when, and where to watch the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Bolivia. section: | slug: uswnt-vs-spain-score-usa-soccer-survives-world-cup-scare-behind-megan-rapinoes-two-penalty-kick-goals | sport: soccer | route: article_single_special | The opening goal was the USA's fourth goal in the opening 15 minutes of this WWC. The United States women’s national team is taking on Spain in the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup on Monday at noon E.T. Rapinoe, wearing the captain’s for the second time this tournament, stepped to the spot and dispatched the penalty kick with aplomb for the early 1-0 lead. She took a few touches to set up her shot and then lifted the ball over a stranded Alyssa Naeher into the top right corner. The USA opened the scoring in the 7th minute after Tobin Heath got on the end of a longball over the backline and was taken down in the penalty area by Mapi León as she cut toward goal. "@mPinoe speaks with @Alex_Curry after the @USWNT's round of 16 win vs Spain ⬇️ #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/yJhOuK8wfu. If you are unable to view the updates below, please click here. It is also the first goal the U.S. has conceded in its last eight games. The U.S. midfield, especially Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle, were brilliant however, and the defense was strong enough to hang on to win 2-1. It worked well for Spain and pushed a frustrated U.S. side to the limit. Rapinoe steps up and confidently buries the spot kick, and it’s a dream start for the U.S. Tobin Heath is awarded the penalty and the captain sends it home. Spain will feel hard done if VAR holds this up. She will set the record against France on June 28 in Paris. The US has finally been scored on, and this right here is why people were asking questions about the USWNT defense heading into the tournament.