The USA beat Brazil last night in overtime to win the gold medal! Carli Lloyd scored a great goal in the Both teams played very well and worked hard to earn that gold.
Brazil was putting pressure on the USA all night, but the stayed strong and held them off. Hope Solo played excellent and kept Brazil's top scorers, Marta and Cristiane, from scoring. Solo's best save of the night happened in the 72nd minute when when Marta go behind two defenders and dribbled the ball into the 6 yard box. Marta had an open shot, but Solo's fast reflxes kept the ball from going into the net.
Both teams fought hard, but regulation was winding down, and the game was sent into overtime. Just 6 minutes into the overtime, Carli Lloyd got the game winning goal. Lloyd got the ball from Amy Rodriguez and blasted a left footed shot past the keeper. The USA was able to hold off Brazil and win the gold.
I can't believe they won!!! I definitely had my doubts, but they proved everyone wrong. I'm so glad!! GO USA!
Natasha Kai celebrating after the win
Hope Solo and Pia Sundhage celebrating
Natasha Kai and Hope Solo on the podium
Aly Wagner, Hope Solo, and Carli Lloyd recieving their gold medals
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