USA vs South Africa summary: scores, stats and highlights of Julie Ertz's farewell match

The United States women's national team defeated South Africa 3-0 in a friendly match on Thursday night at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Julie Ertz's final international appearance for the USWNT.

Ertz started the match and played the first half, before being substituted off in the 46th minute to a standing ovation from the crowd. She finished her international career with 123 appearances and 20 goals.

The USWNT took the lead in the 23rd minute through Lynn Williams, who finished off a nice passing move with a left-footed shot into the bottom corner of the net.

Williams doubled the USWNT's lead in the 32nd minute with a header from close range after a cross from Trinity Rodman.

Rodman scored the USWNT's third goal in the 34th minute with a solo effort, dribbling past two South African defenders before finishing with a right-footed shot into the bottom corner of the net.

The USWNT dominated the second half and had several chances to score more goals, but they were unable to add to their lead.

Stats

Shots on goal: USA 17, South Africa 2

Corner kicks: USA 10, South Africa 2

Fouls: USA 11, South Africa 15

Possession: USA 70%, South Africa 30%

Highlights

23rd minute: Lynn Williams opens the scoring for the USWNT with a left-footed shot into the bottom corner of the net.

32nd minute:Williams doubles the USWNT's lead with a header from close range after a cross from Trinity Rodman.

34th minute:Rodman scores the USWNT's third goal with a solo effort, dribbling past two South African defenders before finishing with a right-footed shot into the bottom corner of the net.

Overall

The USWNT were dominant in their victory over South Africa, and they looked sharp in their first match since the Women's World Cup. Ertz was given a fitting farewell match, and she will be missed by the USWNT.