a bit of good news for Japan

[ensho]

http://english.aljazeera.net/sport/football/2011/07/201171718416280786.html


Japan's women stun USA in World Cup final

Twice behind in the final, Japan fight back to beat favourites on penalties, becoming first Asian side to win the title.


Against all the odds, Japan announced themselves to the world as a new force in women's football by defeating the USA in the World Cup final on Sunday.

The exciting final in front of a sell-out crowd in Frankfurt was a great showcase for the women's game with the Americans and Japanese battling their way into a penalty shootout.

With the score tied at 2-2 after added time, Japan went on to win the shootout 3-1 when Saki Kumagai slotted the final shot high past goalkeeper Hope Solo.

While the Americans lashed out from the spot the Japanese showed a calm that has been one of their trademarks throughout the tournament.

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hugs and kisses for the women

[peace4ever]

1. So much heart on that incredible team!

Congratulations Ladies :toast:

[undeterred]

2. Ok, I was hoping it had something to do with radioactivity

not being so bad for you.

[ensho]

3. radioactivity is bad and will stay that way and accumulate

nt