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Wambach Again! USA Advances to World Cup Final

US defeats France, will play for title on Sunday

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 13, 2011 12:52 PM CDT

(Newser) – One more win for the World Cup: The US women's soccer team beat France 3-1 today to advance to the finals on Sunday. With the game tied 1-1, Abby Wambach headed in a goal (again!) to give USA the lead with about 10 minutes left. Alex Morgan made it 3-1 shortly after. The women will play either Japan or Sweden for the championship, and they are the favorites now that Germany and Brazil are gone. Bleacher Report followed the game with a live blog, and AP has more details.

United States' Abby Wambach celebrates her goal.
United States' Abby Wambach celebrates her goal.   (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
United States' Abby Wambach celebrates her goal.
United States' Abby Wambach celebrates her goal.   (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
United States' Lauren Cheney, left, celebrates scoring the opening goal with Amy Rodriguez, center, as France's Ophelie Meilleroux looks on.
United States' Lauren Cheney, left, celebrates scoring the opening goal with Amy Rodriguez, center, as France's Ophelie Meilleroux looks on.   (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
United States' Heather O Reilly reacts after USA went up 1-0 in the first half.
United States' Heather O Reilly reacts after USA went up 1-0 in the first half.   (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
United States' Amy Le Peilbet and France's Camille Abily challenge for the ball.
United States' Amy Le Peilbet and France's Camille Abily challenge for the ball.   (AP Photo/Yves Logghe)
USA's striker Abby Wambach has her shot blocked by goalkeeper Berangere Sapowicz.
USA's striker Abby Wambach has her shot blocked by goalkeeper Berangere Sapowicz.   (Getty Images)
From left, France's Marie-Laure Delie, USA's Abby Wambach, and USA's Carli Lloyd jump for the ball.
From left, France's Marie-Laure Delie, USA's Abby Wambach, and USA's Carli Lloyd jump for the ball.   (AP Photo/Yves Logghe)
Shirtless US fans cheer during the semifinal match.
Shirtless US fans cheer during the semifinal match.   (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
United States' Lauren Cheney scores the opening goal past France goalkeeper Celine Deville.
United States' Lauren Cheney scores the opening goal past France goalkeeper Celine Deville.   (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
United States' Lauren Cheney, left, celebrates scoring the opening goal with Amy Rodriguez.
United States' Lauren Cheney, left, celebrates scoring the opening goal with Amy Rodriguez.   (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
United States team coach Pia Sundhage watches the action.
United States team coach Pia Sundhage watches the action.   (AP Photo/Yves Logghe)
United States' Lauren Cheney, left, celebrates scoring the opening goal with Amy Rodriguez.
United States' Lauren Cheney, left, celebrates scoring the opening goal with Amy Rodriguez.   (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
United States' Shannon Boxx and France's Sandrine Soubeyrand challenge for the ball.
United States' Shannon Boxx and France's Sandrine Soubeyrand challenge for the ball.   (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
United States' Abby Wambach, center, scores in the second half.
United States' Abby Wambach, center, scores in the second half.   (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Abby Wambach of USA scores to make it 2-1.
Abby Wambach of USA scores to make it 2-1.   (Getty Images)
United States' Abby Wambach scores to make it 2-1.
United States' Abby Wambach scores to make it 2-1.   (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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COMMENTS
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baalzevuv
Jul 13, 2011 4:30 PM CDT
It's always nice to see the human spirit at the moment of triumph :)  Especially over the godless French.
GeminiMishy
Jul 13, 2011 3:19 PM CDT
USA! USA! USA!

 
World Cup • Team USA • Abby Wambach • Women's World Cup • US women's soccer • Laura Cheney

 
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