Kai helps spark U.S. to Algarve Cup win

LAGOS, Portugal — Tina DiMartino scored her first international goal yesterday to help the defending champion United States beat Denmark, 2-0, in the Algarve Cup.

DiMartino, a 22-year-old forward making only her second international appearance, knocked in the ball from short range in the 35th minute after Natasha Kai's header rebounded off the post.

Kai is a Kahuku High and University of Hawai'i alum.

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