USA finished out the first frame with sustained pressure, a second penalty corner chance that was unsuccessful, and a 1-0 lead.
Korea came out with renewed spirit in the second quarter, but it was USA who found the net again, in the 23rd minute. In a beautiful passing sequence down the field, the ball was sent by Reese D’Ariano to Lauren Masters, then sent to Maci Bradford, who scored on a reverse shot into the far corner.