U.S. SOCCER: Women beat Australia, take Pacific Cup

Shannon MacMillan’s 79th-minute penalty kick was the difference as the world champions beat host Australia, 1-0, on June 11 and won the inaugural Pacific Cup. The match was played in cold, windy conditions at Breakers Stadium in Newcastle, Australia. China defeated New Zealand, 6-0, and Canada beat Japan, 5-1, on June 10. The United States beat out China and Canada for the tournament title on goal difference (+16 to +9 and -1). China had beaten April Heinrichs’ team, 1-0, earlier in the tournament. Pacific Cup June 11 in Newcastle Australia 0, United States 1. Goal: MacMillan (pen.) 79. Australia — Wheeler, Salisbury, Starr, Alagich, Tann-Darby (Wainwright, 85), Forman, McShea, Duus (Wilson, 46), Black (Garriock, 68th), Hughes, Ferguson (Golebiowski, 68). USA — Mullinix, Pearce, Fawcett, Sobrero, Chastain (12-Cindy Parlow, 59), Lilly, Fair (Serlenga, 83), Foudy, MacMillan, Milbrett, Hamm. Ref.: Tammy Ogston (Australia). Att.: 3,617.