Last-minute heroics grab nation's attention
(NEWSER) - For more than a decade, US women’s soccer was synonymous with Mia Hamm—but not anymore. Yesterday, thanks to a long pass and a header by Abby Wambach, the team pulled off a goal in the 122nd minute—the deepest into a game a goal has ever been scored in World Cup history, men’s or women’s. That goal tied the game, leading to a penalty shootout and, finally, an “improbable, unbelievable” US victory over Brazil, advancing the US team to the semifinals. And the nation sat up and watched, writes Jelisa Castrodale at NBC Sports . More»
