Source: nydailynews.com
Hope Solo keeps the U.S. in the game with her strong performance in goal.
BEIJING - Outplayed and overwhelmed for most of the night, the Americans got the only shot they needed.
Carli Lloyd scored in the sixth minute of overtime Thursday night, Hope Solo bailed out her teammates time and again, and the United States beat Brazil 1-0 to win the gold medal in women's soccer for a third time in four Olympics. As the final whistle sounded, the Americans charged across the field, hugging anyone in sight. Someone handed out flags, and several players took off, running.
The Brazilians, meanwhile, were disconsolate. Goalkeeper Barbara lay on her back, sobbing, while Cristiane sat on the ground crying. Marta, who had been so brilliant all night only to see her team come up short yet again in a major tournament, put her hand to her head...." nydailynews.com
Hell yeah! Kicking ass in sport that everybody else cares about but us.
USA USA woot woot
Weird...I could have sworn this was a celebrity gossip site.
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