Lindsay Horan's 1st-half goal lifts U.S. over Brazil in W Gold Cup final

Lindsey Horan scored on a header in first-half stoppage time and the United States went on to beat Brazil 1-0 on Sunday in San Diego to win the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup.

The United States lifted the trophy despite being stunned by a loss to Mexico in the group stage of the tournament. It was the first women's Gold Cup, created to bring teams in the region more meaningful competition.

"It was a difficult game. Brazil challenged us in a different way," Horan said. "I'm really, really proud of us finding a way to get a goal and finishing out the game and getting a trophy."

It was the fourth time that the U.S. faced Brazil in a tournament final. The Americans also won the previous three, including the 2004 and 2008 Olympics.

The game drew a sellout crowd of 31,528 to San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium, a record crowd for a CONCACAF women's match.

Horan scored just moments into stoppage time with a header off a well-placed lofted pass from Emily Fox. It was Horan's third goal of the tournament, her earlier goals were from the penalty spot.

.<a href="https://twitter.com/LindseyHoran?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LindseyHoran</a> puts us on the front foot going into halftime!<br><br>