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US Women Take Third in Cup

Overpowers Norway in consolation match

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(Newser) – Well, it’s better than nothing. The US women’s soccer team demolished Norway 4-1 yesterday to take third place in the women’s World Cup. Abby Wambach scored in the 30th and 46th minutes, giving the women a lead they never relinquished. It’s a small consolation after the brutal 4-0 loss to Brazil that kept the top-ranked US out of the finals.

That's prompting calls for coach Greg Ryan’s head after the loss, the worst ever for the women’s side, which followed a controversial goalie switch that ultimately led to the dismissal of starter Hope Solo. “These past couple days have been real emotional. It's never easy losing,” Wambach said. “Our team showed today that we have serious character. We are women of heart.”

U.S. forward Abby Wambach (20) scores the team's second goal as Norway's goal keeper Bente Nordby, left bottom, looks on during their 3rd place match of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament Sunday Sept. 30, 2007 at Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai, China. The U.S. won...
U.S. forward Abby Wambach (20) scores the team's second goal as Norway's goal keeper Bente Nordby, left bottom, looks on during their 3rd place match of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament...   (Associated Press)
U.S. forward Abby Wambach, right, and Norway's Ingvild Stensland go for a header during their 3rd place match of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament Sunday Sept. 30, 2007 at Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai, China. The U.S. won 4-1. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
U.S. forward Abby Wambach, right, and Norway's Ingvild Stensland go for a header during their 3rd place match of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament Sunday Sept. 30, 2007 at Hongkou Football...   (Associated Press)
United States midfielder Lori Chalupny, center, celebrates with team mates Heather O'Reilly, left, and United States forward Natasha Kai after they defeated Norway in their third place match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Shanghai, China, Sunday Sept. 30, 2007. The U.S. won 4-1. (AP...
United States midfielder Lori Chalupny, center, celebrates with team mates Heather O'Reilly, left, and United States forward Natasha Kai after they defeated Norway in their third place match at the 2007...   (Associated Press)
United States players celebrate the third goal against Norway during their third place match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Shanghai, China, Sunday Sept. 30, 2007. Norway's players are Ingvild Stensland, left, and Lene Strorlokken, right. The United States defeated Norway 4-1. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
United States players celebrate the third goal against Norway during their third place match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Shanghai, China, Sunday Sept. 30, 2007. Norway's...   (Associated Press)
United States midfielder Lori Chalupny tries to score against Norway during their third place match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Shanghai, China, Sunday Sept. 30, 2007. The U.S. won 4-1. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)
United States midfielder Lori Chalupny tries to score against Norway during their third place match at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Shanghai, China, Sunday Sept. 30, 2007. The...   (Associated Press)
Norway's Marit Fiane Christensen and U.S. forward Abby Wambach fight for the ball during their 3rd place match of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament Sunday Sept. 30, 2007 at Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai, China. The U.S. won 4-1. (AP Photo)
Norway's Marit Fiane Christensen and U.S. forward Abby Wambach fight for the ball during their 3rd place match of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament Sunday Sept. 30, 2007 at Hongkou Football...   (Associated Press)
U.S. players celebrate the team's fourth goal against Norway during their 3rd place match of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament Sunday Sept. 30, 2007 at Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai, China. The U.S. won 4-1. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
U.S. players celebrate the team's fourth goal against Norway during their 3rd place match of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament Sunday Sept. 30, 2007 at Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai,...   (Associated Press)
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