I Can't Believe It!

Before last nights matches, Norway was first in Group G, USA was second, and Japan was third. The only way for the USA to advance in FIRST was to beat New Zealand, and then have Norway lose to Japan. They would have also needed to score more goals then Norway did because both teams would be tied with 6 points.

Well..




They did it! USA creamed New Zealand 4-0, while Japan took on Norway and beat them 5-1!!! Arigato! This means that the USA finishes group G in first while Norway is in second. USA goes on to play Canada in the semi's while Norway takes on Brazil.

The first goal for the United States came in just the 41st second on a long strike by Heather O'Reilly. The New Zealand keeper cleared a ball into the midfield while Carli Lloyd jumped up for the header. Heather found the ball at her feet and saw that the keeper was way off her line. She took a dipping shot and sure enough, it went in!!
The second goal was from Amy Rodriquez off of a long ball that was played by Rachel Buehler. Lindsay Tarpley scored the third, while Angela Hucles scored the fourth.

It was a great night of soccer and I am so happy that this team came back from their first game loss!!