SPORTS BUZZ The mighty Abby Wambach scored her third goal in five days, and the U.S.A. defeated France 3-1 in today's Women's World Cup semifinal. The United States will face Japan on Sunday in the Championship Match of 2011 Women's World Cup.
Mike Hayesposted about 4 hours ago
The U.S.A. took an early lead after Lauren Cheney scored in the 9th minute to put them up 1-0.
France answered with a goal from Gaetane Thiney in the 55th minute to tie the game 1-1. (Photo via Times Online)
Abby Wambach broke the tie in the 79th minute, burying a header in the back of net off a Cheney corner kick.
Three minutes later, Alex Morgan tacked on an insurance goal to put the United States up 3-1.
The U.S. will face Japan - who defeated Sweden 3-1 in the second semifinal - on Sunday, July 17 in the Women's World Cup Championship match. (Photo via NYdailynews.com)
Here's Japan's third goal (from deep) that finished off Sweden in today's second semifinal. (Via Dirty Tackle)
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