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Japan Wins World Cup Final: Video Highlights

Japan are World Cup champions. The Japan women's soccer team won the World Cup Final on Sunday after defeating USA on penalty kicks in a closely fought game played in Frankfurt, Germany.

The United States women's national team created most of the chances but had to wait until the 67th minute when half-time substitute Alex Morgan slotted the ball into the back of the net against the advancing goalkeeper (see video below).

Read the full article at World Cup Buzz.

World Cup Buzz @ Jul 17, 2011 5:23 PM EDT | Blog Profile

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