After watching that entire sequence I jumped out of my chair and yelled “Holy shit no way!”.
It was awesome.
I’m greatly looking forward to this final match. I think the USA will prevail, 3-2.
I have a thread going here: FIFA Women's World Cup Final: USA v. Japan Commentary Thread - The Game Room - Straight Dope Message Board
for today’s game commentary if anyone is interested.
We need a separate thread just for this match?
Anyway, so far the USA has been the superior side, but our lack of good finishing touches on shots might come back to haunt us.
Interesting by the way that there was no stoppage time in the first half–mildly unusual.
GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! Alex Morgan!
Yep. Should put a goal away in the first half … We need better finishes!
Of all the rivals in the World Cup, if someone was going win the championship instead of the USA, I’m glad it was Japan.
Agreed. Well done, Japan. Gracious and deserved winners.
Ouch, ouch, ouch and ouch. This one is going to sting for a while for the US. They had one of their best games of the tournament, and did a great job of shutting down Japan’s possession game, and in the end… nothing. And when you think how many American shots went off the frame! An absolute heartbreaker. Too many Boston players on the squad, I guess. The Curse of the Bambino is back!