Japan 2(3)-2(1) USA: Japan Accepts American Gifts For World Cup Glory
The United States twice gave away leads, and series of poor penalty takes opened the door for Japan as they captured the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The match was dominated for large portions by the United States. The first twenty minutes saw the Americans squander at least 5 quality chances inside the area, only to miss target.
Major League Soccer Talk @ Jul 17, 2011 6:58 PM EDT | Blog Profile
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