USA Beats Brazil, Wins Women's Soccer Gold

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The U.S. women's soccer team pulled off a big upset in Beijing today, beating Brazil 1-0 to win the gold medal.

Although they were the defending gold medal winners, the American women were not expected to win the gold again this year. Their top player, Abby Wambach, was out with a broken leg, and the athletic Brazilian women were widely believed to be ready to win their first gold. When the Americans lost in their first Olympic game, it appeared that this incarnation of Team USA just wasn't good enough.

But they were plenty good, and today they were led by goalkeeper Hope Solo. Previously best known for criticizing her own coach and teammates when she was benched in the World Cup, will now be known for her sensational performance in the gold medal match, shutting out Brazil in 120 minutes of fast-paced soccer.

The game was scoreless through 90 minutes, but in the seventh minute of overtime, Carli Lloyd scored to give the Americans the only goal they would need. Solo took care of the rest, and the American women will bring home the gold again.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

8-21-2008 @ 11:39AM

Terri said...

GO USA!!!!!! We knew you could do it!!!! It took the TEAM to WIN, and they will continue to win!!! Too Bad Hope wasn't their for us in the World Cup, she was so correct, she made AMAZING saves!!! USA continues to rule!!!

8-21-2008 @ 12:09PM

Lou B said...

Solo was right...They SHOULD have used her in goal instead of Scrurry. THey could be World Cup AND Gold Medal winners...Congrats USA

8-21-2008 @ 12:15PM

I do not know about anybody ese, but at a time when we seem to lose that fact that we ARE AMERICANS and should be PROUD TO BE in our country, it gives great pride watching the Olympics.

To watch our team win, lose or simply compete, but carry or wear the name USA, makes the late nights watching all worth while.

Safe traveling team USA and thank YOU

8-21-2008 @ 12:29PM

Dor said...

Go USA !!!!!!!!!!!!! I always knew you could do it with or without Abby. Enjoy the win that's exactly what we needed for all the girls that love this game. All of you will be their heros.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8-21-2008 @ 1:08PM

Matt P said...

Vindication for Hope Solo -- Maybe her teammates will speak to her now!

tsw said...

What a team! What a defense! Congrats to all of the US Women's Soccer team. Yet another shut out for Hope Solo against Brazil....Maybe she will now get the respect she so richly deserves. Classy all the way. This US team rules!!!

8-21-2008 @ 1:53PM

Chiemeka Nwaogwugwu said...

Incredible isn't it? When she made those remarks last year, people thought she was mad to do so. Today Hope Solo has been vindicated. She can now laugh at her "enemies"; she's got the last laugh. I'm sure that Greg Ryan will be hanging his head in shame, wherever he is now. I'm really happy for you Hope. Congratulations and well done!!

8-21-2008 @ 4:03PM

Mrssan said...

I wish there was more coverage of the US Soccer team winning the gold medal. It has taken most of the morning searching on yahoo or elsewhere to find out which team won.......when are they gonna give soccer (womens and mens) fair coverage and the coverage it deserves???????? Congratulations US Womens Soccer team! Maybe someday soccer will get an hour or two on prime time TV while they put some other sport on the back burner...just for an hour or two!

8-21-2008 @ 4:24PM

Frank said...

awesome USA. These team is the best in the world. We are proud of these young people!!!! It will take a little longer for the men but is coming. the USA will be world champion men and woman. It is a matter of time. VIVA USA!!!!!

8-22-2008 @ 1:47AM

troy said...

CONGRATUALTIONS TEAM USA ! ! ! YOU MADE US PROUD AND MADE ALL YOUR CRITICS EAT CROW YEAH!. this proves how much heart and soul the USA have in every sport but the womens soccer team made us esp. proud with the odds stacked against them they still came thru . Congratulations!

8-22-2008 @ 12:19PM

Bigdaddydlf03 said...

Benching Hope Solo last year was obviously a dumb move. She was on a shutout streak last year, and they benched her and lost.

She is the one to have in goal. A shutout today in the gold medal game. I am glad she gets the last laugh. The way she was treated at the World Cup was a disgrace, and everyone had the nerve to come down on her.

8-22-2008 @ 1:01PM

FRED said...

BRAVO Y ARRIBA USA LOS CAMPIONES.

THANKS FOR BRINGING THE BEST NEWS TO FANS THAT LOVE FOOTBALL-SOCCER.

CONGRATULATIONS FOR ALL YOUR HEROIC EFFORT.

YOUR FRIEND AND FAN VIVA USA!!!.

8-27-2008 @ 10:46PM

Liliana said...

Brazil should of won that Gold metal. They are 100 times better than the USA. The goal is just a goal but it does not show how good a team is. The only good person the USA team had was the goalie. I give her credit but not the other females. Brazil is the best and the USA team knows that. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BRAZIL