Women's World Cup

[TakebackOPACY]

Incredible game going on. US, a player down, just tied it with about a minute left in Extra Time (overtime)... in the 121st minute.

Going to a shoot out now. If the US wins, this will be the lead story that'll capture the attention of a bit more of the general public before the next game.

[mweb]

USA wins!

What a great finish!

[TakebackOPACY]

With the goalie, Solo, having brilliantly saved Brazil's third penalty shot in the shootout, the US shootout lead 3-2. Shooting first, the US scored their 4th shot to go up 4-2.

Play-by-Play Announcer: "[Brazil's shooter] has the job of keeping Brazil alive in this World Cup. No pressure then."

Scores

"And it goes on."

With Krieger coming up for the US final shot and a chance to put it away.
"The biggest moment of her career, this."

Scores

"That's it. I must say perhaps the most dramatic game I have ever seen - Men or Women."

Above is slightly paraphrased based on my short-term memory.

[McNulty]

That was one of the most entertaining matches I've ever seen, any sport.

[TakebackOPACY]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6754695&categoryid=2731137

Better yet, go about 3/5 through and watch from the beginning of Extra Time.

http://espn.go.com/espn3/player?id=202908&size=condensed

[BaltimoreTerp]

As amazing as today was, it also confirmed the one major thing that is likely keeping me from getting more into soccer. The way FIFA runs officiating is an embarrassment to fair play.

And it would have been a shame to see a bunch of losers like that Brazilian team make it to a World Cup semifinal.

[TakebackOPACY]

As amazing as today was, it also confirmed the one major thing that is likely keeping me from getting more into soccer. The way FIFA runs officiating is an embarrassment to fair play.

And it would have been a shame to see a bunch of losers like that Brazilian team make it to a World Cup semifinal.

Just speculating here. I think this explanation could just be an attempt to put an explanation to why you don't stop the remote on soccer. It's okay. I hope you'll get into these big moments. All I ask of non-soccer fans is... don't hate on it. I can fully understand folks not getting into soccer. I don't understand the hate. What? Did soccer kick their babies? (BTerp, I realize I'm not talking about you here.)

On another note, the women's game holds up pretty well for spectators in soccer more so than other sports (in my opinion). The slightly slower foot speed means slightly more space; defenders don't close as fast. The slightly less foot strength means that much more execution has to go into scoring opportunities. This means maybe most finishes aren't as amazing but the lead up can be awesome. All that said about foot speed and foot strength, these women are so obviously highly fit athletes with world class energy and passion, the Women's World Cup is a great event.

And...... while some things involved in Title IX are a shame!!!! (Loss of men's college sports teams because of backwards implementation) this event demonstrates some of the amazingly positive effects of Title IX on the USA.

[gallden]

The brazil check must have cleared at half time.

[BaltimoreTerp]

Just speculating here. I think this explanation could just be an attempt to put an explanation to why you don't stop the remote on soccer. It's okay. I hope you'll get into these big moments. All I ask of non-soccer fans is... don't hate on it. I can fully understand folks not getting into soccer. I don't understand the hate. What? Did soccer kick their babies? (BTerp, I realize I'm not talking about you here.)

On another note, the women's game holds up pretty well for spectators in soccer more so than other sports (in my opinion). The slightly slower foot speed means slightly more space; defenders don't close as fast. The slightly less foot strength means that much more execution has to go into scoring opportunities. This means maybe most finishes aren't as amazing but the lead up can be awesome. All that said about foot speed and foot strength, these women are so obviously highly fit athletes with world class energy and passion, the Women's World Cup is a great event.

And...... while some things involved in Title IX are a shame!!!! (Loss of men's college sports teams because of backwards implementation) this event demonstrates some of the amazingly positive effects of Title IX on the USA.

Actually, my remote does tend to stop on soccer; more than I often realize until I think about it. I used to be one of those haters, but I've definitely come to appreciate the sport over the years. I just find everything to do with soccer officiating, especially at the higher levels, repugnant. Add in FIFA in general, which is the like the NCAA with control over football when it comes to politics and bureaucracy and transparency, and it definitely affects my desire to go deeper into the sport as a fan. If those things anger me now, how insane would I get if i cared even more?

And I agree about the women's game. Unlike essentially any other sport (other than maybe hockey, though I've not seen very much women's ice hockey) there is little obvious difference between the men's and women's game, and that is a definite asset.

[TGO]

I think some of the men need to watch how the women take PKs. Too many men just try to kick the crap out of the ball. Yes, male GKs are taller and can jump and dive higher, but 90% of taking the kick is still placement and the goalie guessing wrong.

[Remember The Alomar]

Ladies footy is great. Not to sound like a misogynist, but it's easily the most entertaining of any women's sport.

[Floater]

Abby sure knows how to give head! Crazy momentum shifts in this game. This team is captivating the nation and I'm glad I'm aboard. I love the World Cup so much.

[Emory Eagle]

I've watched more Women's World Cup games lately than O's games. It's fun to watch a winner! Really incredible games so far. I still can't get into regular season soccer, but international play I love.

[atom_25]

I have to agree there, although I never made it out to see the lingerie league. What was the local team? The Charm? I imagine that has to be an experience.