The US Women's National Team defeated Brazil 1-0 in the Olympic Women's Soccer Final this morning. It was an awesome defensive display from the Americans as they repelled wave after wave of Brazilians throughout most of the game. We seemed content with staying organized in the back and picking our chances for counter-attacks and the strategy seemed to work. Brazil was able to break down our defense a few times but Hope Solo (who will hopefully be able to archive her past controversy with this victory) saved the day.
It was an enjoyable game to watch. In general, women's soccer is technically excellent and the passing game is wonderful - although the US team played one too many long balls for my liking. Brazil's superstar pair of Marta and Cristiane were amazing but just couldn't break our defensive wall.
3 comments:
I hope Solo quotes herself from last year. She was right. She made several excellent saves and kept US in the game.
Yay! I'm so proud of those ladies.
Hope Solo will be able to recover some of her dignity and sportsmanship if she chooses to be the bigger person and not publicly make a "neener-neener- told you so!" statement.
Does this mean Heather Mitts is going to be in Maxim again? YES!!!!!!!!!
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