New Zealand’s Goalkeeper Had The Worst Day Ever

Kicked in the face, KNEED IN THE FACE, and then someone scores between her legs.

1. With the U.S. up 1-0 against New Zealand, an Alex Morgan breakaway turned into a horrifying collision for goalkeeper Jenny Bindon.

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3. This is made even worse by the fact that earlier, she had been kicked in the face by Abby Wambach.

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5. And to add insult to injury: at the end of the game, Sydney Leroux put the ball between Bindon’s legs for America’s second goal.

Remarkably, Bindon finished the game, surviving what proved to be a rough day. The human spirit triumphs over blows to the face.