Lloyd scores brace, Hope Solo's Heroics seal the 'Final' deal
The American Girls did it... they took the Revenge... they Won the Gold... and they got the Glory. The Olympic Soccer Finals against Japan was not just the matter of Olympic Gold at stake, but also the Pride of Team USA was to be restored, by beating the Japanese and avenging the loss they suffered in World Championships.
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| The Avengers |
Two Fantastic Goals by Carli Lloyd and fantastic save by Star Goal Keeper Hope Solo gave the win against Japan 2-1 in the finals, and the Gold medal of Soccer to Team US.
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The Match started with all guns blazing on either sides, with Team USA & Japan both making attacking moves, but it was swift mover Morgan's pass in the 8th minute, which Lloyd netted successfully and drew the first blood.
In 17th Minute, another Star of Team USA rose to occassion, when Japanese striker Ogimi's attempt to equalize was spectacularly saved by Goalkeeper Hope Solo.
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| Christopher Hanewinckel- USA TODAY Sports - US Presswire |
The Americans got off to a wonderful start on Lloyd’s goal, created brilliantly by Morgan, but Japan was the superior side as the match unfolded. Solo made two superb saves, the referee missed a clear handball in the box, Rampone cleared a ball behind Solo and Japan smacked the crossbar. Aside from the goal, the best U.S. chance was a near own goal.
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| Yuki Ogimi scored in 63rd Minute |
54th Minute, and Lloyd strike again.. Brace for Lloyd and double lead for the Team. But, in the 63rd Minute Japanese narrowed the margin, with a Goal by Ogimi.
In the 83rd Minute, Japanese got the best bid to equalize, but once again Hope Solo with a magical save kept the lead intact.
With the final whistle, it was Team USA with all the gains... the Revenge, The Gold & The Glory. It is the Fourth Women Soccer title for USAat the Olympics since 1996.
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