FIFA Women's World Cup

[spicytuna]

Congratulations Japan!

The USA were totally dominant but the Japanese never gave up.

So happy for Homare Sawa in particular. She'll have to make some room in her display cabinet!

[Fr3sh]

This final was quite similar to the last Asia Cup that Japan (men) won, being constantly being dominating then hitting back hard and coming out victorious! Great game!

[MMM]

Great game. I am reminded why I don't like PK finishes, but if that is the rules, then that is the rules.

[BobbyCooper]

Originally Posted by Ryzorian

I'm happy for Japan, but since I'm American I have to root for them.

I think the the real key to the game is wich team feels under more pressure to win.

I rooted for Japan Big Time when they played against Germany. I think Patriotism is a stupid thing and builds the strongest borders out there.

Originally Posted by MMM

Great game. I am reminded why I don't like PK finishes, but if that is the rules, then that is the rules.

Isn't that the Peak of a Soccer Game?

[Kayci]

I was rooting for Japan. However...
It was obvious to me however America did not try as hard, not taking Japanese seriously. (Hope Solo....come on girl. :/)

But still, Sawa rocked hard.

[SgtBeavis]

I'm disappointed that the US lost but those Japanese girls were the epitome of NEVER QUIT.

Sure, you could say that Japan scored on US miscues, but that is what a good team is supposed to do. Japan kept playing hard and took advantage of opportunities when the popped up. Those girls deserve to be extremely proud of their win.

And what an emotional boost those girls have given Japan. Not just by winning but by how they pulled it off. Never quitting. Never giving up. It was inspiring to watch.

As for the US, it was just not our year. No big deal. Our girls still got a hero's welcome when they got home.