The word? “dramatic” doesn’t even begin to describe the Team USA win yesterday, in the Women’s World Cup. It’s already being called “The Miracle of 2011.” This was one of the most thrilling wins for the US in the history of the Women’s World Cup,? coming from behind to beat Brazil? in the final seconds. Trying to avoid getting knocked out of the World Cup earlier than they had ever been eliminated before, and with just seconds remaining in the match, Abby Wambach heads in an unbelievable goal. That sent the match to penalty kicks, and Ali Krieger gives the US the win on the final shootout goal. Let the American celebration begin. Team USA now faces France in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
The word? “dramatic” doesn’t even begin to describe the Team USA win yesterday, in the Women’s World Cup. It’s already being called “The Miracle of 2011.” This was one of the most thrilling wins for the US in the history of the Women’s World Cup,? coming from behind to beat Brazil? in the final seconds. Trying to avoid getting knocked out of the World Cup earlier than they had ever been eliminated before, and with just seconds remaining in the match, Abby Wambach heads in an unbelievable goal. That sent the match to penalty kicks, and Ali Krieger gives the US the win on the final shootout goal. Let the American celebration begin. Team USA now faces France in the semi-finals on Wednesday.