U.S. women claim Olympic football gold with narrow win over Brazil

Emma Hayes enjoyed almost instant success as she secured the title only two months after taking the job.

TEARS OF JOY: USA manager Emma Hayes with her players following victory over Brazil in the Women's Gold Medal Match at Parc des Princes. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

The United States claimed a record-extending fifth Olympic gold medal in women's soccer after Mallory Swanson earned them a 1-0 win over Brazil in the final at Parc des Princes on Saturday.

Following a goalless first half, Swanson broke the deadlock 12 minutes after the break to earn the U.S. their first Olympic title since London 2012 after a perfect run in the tournament.