AERDENHOUT, The Netherlands - April 16, 2019 - The U.S. Women’s National Development Team took to the field once again on Tuesday for their second match against the Scotland Senior team. Entering the match by the positive result from their first game of the tour, USA used a fast start and late goal in the fourth quarter to win 2-1 at the A.M.H.C. Rood-Wit in Aerenhout, The Netherlands.

USA started quickly and after good piece of passing interchange, Laura Hurff (Newark, Del.) burst through from the midfield and beat one player before she delivered a pass across the face of goal that Taylor Blood (Hampton Falls, N.H.) cleverly finished for the 1-0 lead. Both teams exchanged possession for the remainder of the half, as the score line remained the same. Scotland equalized in the 37th minute off a turnover in the midfield which led to a fast break. USA goalkeeper Carrera Lucas (Brooklandville, Md.) did her best to manage a difficult numbers down situation, but a swift finish from Scotland forward leveled the score to 1-1.

Midway through the final quarter USA earned a penalty corner through Madison Maguire (Rumsonn, N.J.) that was emphatically dispatched by Kelly Marks (Blue Bell, Pa.) to give the lead back to the red, white and blue. A slender one goal advantage led to some nervous moments in the final few minutes but the team stood strong to record their second victory in as many days.

“Although we didn’t hit as many of the performance targets as we would have liked the team should be incredibly proud of gaining two victories over a team currently ranked at No. 18 in the world," said Marc Hardy, U.S. Women's National Development Team Head Coach.

“We have worked very hard in the last two games so it's pleasing to come out with two victories," added Blood. "Our work rate has given us a platform to be successful and it’s been really enjoyable to play in.”

The U.S. Women's National Development Team have a rest day tomorrow before their final two games. USA will play the U-21 Belgium team on Thursday, April 18 and Stichtsche HC on Friday, April 19. For more information, visit the U.S. Women’s National Development Team Tour event page by clicking here.