Women's World Cup: Karina Maruyama sends Germany into purgatory
Germany with its many weapons fall silent after Karina Maruyama's brilliant finish off a pinpoint pass by Homare Sawa. The defending champions were sent packing as Japan showed skill and true grit throughout the match. A well deserved win for the Nadeshiko.
Kim Kulig was an early exit suffering a knee strain as the Germans absorbed her absence to create a number of opportunities.
Soccerblog @ Jul 9, 2011 11:03 PM EDT | Blog Profile
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