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US Women in World Cup Semis

Wambach and crew shut out England, 3-0

By Josie Garthwaite, Newser User

Posted Sep 22, 2007 12:57 PM CDT

(Newser) – The US women's soccer team cruised into the semifinals of the World Cup today with a 3-0 win over England, ESPN reports. Abby Wambach, Shannon Boxx, and Kristine Lilly scored three goals in a 12-minute span of the second half. The US, seeking its third title, will face the winner of tomorrow's match between Brazil and Australia on Thursday.

As it has throughout the Cup, the US seemed to struggle in the first half, which ended scoreless. Wambach turned it around in the second, heading in a corner kick from captain Lilly in the 48th minute. In another quarterfinal today, Germany defeated North Korea 3-0 and will play either Norway or China in the semifinals.

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United States' midfielder Lori Chalupny falls after colliding with England's Katie Chapman during their quarter final match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Tianjin, China, Saturday... (Associated Press)

United States' defender Kate Markgraf, left, fights for the ball with England's Eniola Aluko during their quarter final match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Tianjin, China, Saturday... (Associated Press)

United States's players celebrate after Shannon Boxx (7) scored the second goal against England next to England's goal keeper Rachel Brown, during their quarter final match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World... (Associated Press)

United States' Shannon Boxx (7) celebrates her goal with teammates after scoring against England during their quarter-final match of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament at Tianjin Olympics... (Associated Press)

England's Faye White, bottom slide tackles Heather O'Reilly of the United States in the second half during a quarterfinal match in the FIFA 2007 Women's World Cup soccer tournament Saturday, Sept. 22,... (Associated Press)

United States' Abby Wambach, right, is fouled by England's Faye White during their quarter-final match of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament at Tianjin Olympics Center Stadium in Tianjin,... (Associated Press)

Abby Wambach of the United States reacts after scoring the first goal against England during their quarter final match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Tianjin, China, Saturday... (Associated Press)

Abby Wambach of the US celebrates after scoring a penalty shot... (Getty Images)

Heather O'Reilly of the United States tries to get past Karen Carney of England during their quarter final match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Tianjin, China, Saturday Sept.... (Associated Press)

Jill Scott of England, right, looks dejected as players of the United States celebrate after scoring the second goal against England during their quarter final match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup... (Associated Press)

Shannon Boxx of the United States, vies for the ball with Karen Carney of England during their quarter final match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Tianjin, China, Saturday Sept.... (Associated Press)

United States' Abby Wambach, left, celebrates her goal with teammate Leslie Osborne after scoring against England during their quarter-final match of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament... (Associated Press)

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