Team USA scores two beautiful goals, but they weren’t able to hold off Japan for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Abby Wambach’s header off a great cross seemed to put the US in a the driver’s seat for a 2-1 lead, but they gave up the equalizer and then fell apart during the penalty shootout.
Japan has had a terrible year with the tragedy at Fukushima, so hopefully this brings some joy to that beleaguered nation.
Meanwhile, Team USA had a great run, and it’s a shame they couldn’t hold on for the win. Missing the first three penalty kicks is puzzling, but Japan capitalized and they deserve the championship.
