Clean sheet, 6 saves, 11 successful long balls: United Women star dazzles on international debut for United States

Manchester United Women keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce made her international debut for the United States team as they beat Brazil 2-0 on Saturday.

The 28 year old has been outstanding this season after replacing Mary Earps as the starting keeper at the beginning of the season.

She has only conceded 9 goals in 18 league games this season as the Red Devils close in on a Champions League spot in the Women’s Super League.

Tullis-Joyce started against Brazil and was given a rating on Sofascore of 8.6 in a debut she will never forget.

The American kept a clean sheet and made an impressive six stops during the match, with five of them coming from shots inside the penalty box.

She settled her nerves by claiming a high ball into the box while under pressure in the 12th minute of play.

The United keeper made another key intervention as she came sharply out of her box to smother a one-on-one opportunity for the Brazilians.

She dealt with everything else that was thrown at her. She enjoyed a significantly easier second half as the United States dominated the match and scored their second from the penalty spot to seal a comfortable 2-0 win.

The keeper made one punch and had 32 touches of the ball.

Tullis-Joyce made 13 of her 21 passes and completed 11 of her 19 long ball attempts to alleviate the pressure from her side.

She also made two clearances which helped her maintain a clean sheet on debut against one of football’s biggest names.

The United star may be in action once again on Tuesday night (Wednesday 3:30am UK time) when the States take on the Brazilians once again in another friendly match.

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