So apparently there was a bit of madness during yesterday's game.
Sadly, I missed pretty much all of it, due to mom's smartphone being on an extended network which did not like the streaming.
However, not only did I record the shit out of that game (in glorious HD), I managed to download a copy of it.
No I'm not downloading every WWC game this year for a video why would you think that.
Current standings:
QUARTER-FINALS
07-09-11
ENG 1 | 1 FRA
(A.E.T.)
3 | 4
(PK)
GER 0 | 1 JPN
(A.E.T.)
07-10-11
SWE 3 | 1 AUS
USA 2 | 2 BRA
(A.E.T.)
5 | 3
(PK)
USA/BRAZILThe U.S. took the lead thanks to a Brazil own goal in the 2nd minute. In the second half Rachel Buehler got questionably called for a foul in the area that led to a red card and penalty. Hope Solo saved Cristiane’s penalty kick but it was called off presumably because a U.S. player (looked to be Boxx) had encroached in the area. Marta stepped up and buried the do-over penalty kick. Matters worsened for the U.S. as Marta scored magical goal in the 92nd minute with a deft touch. The U.S. looked to be headed towards its earliest elimination from a World Cup in history; a result not helped by poor refereeing and a bit of gamesmanship* at the end.
It wasn’t over, though, as Abby Wambach drove in a header in the dying moment of stoppage time to level the affair at 1-1. Megan Rapinoe provided the perfect assist. It was the latest goal ever scored in a Women’s World Cup.
Penalty kicks. The U.S. converted its first three penalty kicks while Hope Solo stepped up to save Daiane’s. Megan Rapinoe calmly finished hers, as did Francielle after that. Ali Krieger then scored the decisive spot kick.
And it was all over, this on the 12th anniversary to the day of the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup final.
Source:
All White Kit.
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And that, ladies and gentlemen, is an example of why you should never, ever dive.
Erika pretty much cost Brazil that game because of her stunt.
As such, I feel it ought to be properly immortalised for all people.