Japan got the lead early in the 11th minute off of a corner. The USA thankfully didnot put their heads down and tied it up in the 41st minute off of a Angela Hucles goal. The goal started all the way down in the back from Hope Solo as she kicked a goal kick all the way up field. A Japanese defender was forced to make a clearance, but it landed at the feet of Heather O'Reilly. Heather took the ball down the line and played a cross into the middle. Hucles was able to slot it in for the USA's first goal.
The USA was then able to take the lead right before halftime on a goal coming from Lori Chalupny. She hit a rocket from 17 feet out to get the USA ahead before halftime.
In the second half the USA dominated and outshot Japan 13-6. USA's third goal came from Heather O'Reilly in the 70th minute. It started off of a throw in from Heather Mitts. O'Reilly recieved the ball and saw that the Japanese goalkeeper was off her line. She then hit a dipping shot that sailed over the Japanese keeper.
Just ten minutes later Angela Hucles got her second goal of the game on an assist from Heather O'Reilly.
Although the USA dominated, the Japanese never gave up and got their second goal in stoppage time.
I can't wait for the USA Brazil game. I think it is definitely going to be tough for the USA to get a win, but they can definitely do it. The good thing is that no matter what happenes the USA will still go home with a silver, which is pretty good considering tey are missing some key players.
GO USA!
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