Thursday, 14 July 2011

USA defeats France in Women's World Cup

A fan in US colors smiles prior to the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.



Supporters of USA cheer before the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia-Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
US fans cheer prior to the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
US fans sing the national anthem prior to the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
A USA fan with his face painted attends the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
A USA fan with his face painted cheers prior to the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
A fan in United States colors cheers prior to the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
A fan of the US holds a sign prior to the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
USA fans with their faces painted cheer prior to the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
Supporters of USA cheer before the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia-Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
France and US teams hold a sign against racism prior to the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
USA's defender Amy Le Peilbet (L) and France's midfielder Camille Abily vie for the ball during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
France's midfielder Louisa Necib (R) vies with USA's midfielder Carli Lloyd during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 12, 2011.
France's midfielder Elise Bussaglia ( vies with USA's striker Amy Rodriguez during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 12, 2011.
France's midfielder Sandrine Soubeyrand (R) stops USA's midfielder Carli Lloyd (L) during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
France's midfielder Camille Abily (C) is pressured by USA's midfielder Carli Lloyd and USA's defender Amy Le Peilbet (R) during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
USA's striker Lauren Cheney (L) and USA's defender Amy Le Peilbet (R) vie for the ball with France's midfielder Camille Abily during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 12, 2011.
USA's striker Lauren Cheney (L) and USA's defender Amy Le Peilbet (R) vie for the ball with France's midfielder Camille Abily during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 12, 2011.
France's striker Gaetane Thiney (L) and USA's midfielder Carli Lloyd vie for the ball during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
France's midfielder Sandrine Soubeyrand (R) stops USA's midfielder Carli Lloyd (L) during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
France's striker Gaetane Thiney (L) and USA's midfielder Carli Lloyd vie for the ball during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
USA's striker Lauren Cheney celebrates after scoring the first goal for USA as France's midfielder Louisa Necib (2ndR)looks on during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 12, 2011.
USA's defender Becky Sauerbrunn (R) and France's striker Marie-Laure Delie for the ball during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
USA's striker Abby Wambach (L) and USA's midfielder Carli Lloyd (R) vie for the ball with France's midfielder Elise Bussaglia during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 12, 2011.
France's defender Laura Georges (L) and USA's striker Abby Wambach vie for the ball during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 12, 2011.
France's Sandrine Soubeyrand jumps over United States' Shannon Boxx during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach, left, heads the ball during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Lauren Cheney, center, scores her side's first goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Lauren Cheney, 2nd left, scores her side's first goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
Lauren Ceney of the USA scores their first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
United States' Lauren Cheney, 2nd left, scores her side's first goal past France goalkeeper Berangere Sapowicz, right, during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach, right, celebrates after United States' Lauren Cheney, back, scored the opening goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
Abby Wambach of the USA celebrates as her side takes a 1-0 lead during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
United States' Lauren Cheney, left, scores the opening goal past France goalkeeper Berangere Sapowicz during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Lauren Cheney, left, celebrates scoring the opening goal past France goalkeeper Berangere Sapowicz during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Lauren Cheney celebrates scoring the opening goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Lauren Cheney scores the opening goal past France goalkeeper Celine Deville during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach is challenged by France's Ophelie Meilleroux, right, during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Lauren Cheney scores the opening goal past France goalkeeper Celine Deville during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Lauren Cheney scores the opening goal past France goalkeeper Celine Deville during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Lauren Cheney, left, celebrates scoring the opening goal with United States' Amy Rodriguez during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Lauren Cheney, left, celebrates scoring the opening goal with United States' Amy Rodriguez during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Lauren Cheney, right, celebrates scoring the opening goal followed by United States' Amy Rodriguez during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States team coach Pia Sundhage looks on during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Amy Le Peilbet and France's Camille Abily, right, challenge for the ball during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
USA's goalkeeper Hope Solo (R) and France's striker Gaetane Thiney vie for the ball during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
Gaetane Thiney (R) of France and Carli Lloyd (L) of USA battle for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia-Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
United States' Lauren Cheney, right, and France's Elise Bussaglia challenge for the ball during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Lauren Cheney scores the opening goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Womens Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
Heather Oreilly of USA celebrate their team's opening goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia-Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
Gaetane Thiney (L) of France and Alex Krieger (R) of USA battle for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia-Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
France's defender Ophelie Meilleroux (R) and USA's defender Christie Rampone vie for the ball during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
USA's striker Alex Morgan (front ) and France's defender Ophelie Meilleroux vie for the ball during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.

France's striker Gaetane Thiney (L) and USA's midfielder Carli Lloyd vie for the ball during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
USA's striker Abby Wambach (2ndL) scores the 1-2 goal past France's midfielder Sandrine Soubeyrand (3rdL) during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach scores her side's second goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
France's midfielder Sandrine Soubeyrand (L) and USA's midfielder Carli Lloyd vie for the ball during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
USA's striker Lauren Cheney (L) and USA's defender Amy Le Peilbet vie for the ball with France's midfielder Camille Abily during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
France's midfielder Sandrine Soubeyrand (R) stops USA's midfielder Carli Lloyd (L) during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
France's Gaetane Thiney, left, watches as United States goalkeeper Hope Solo fails to stop a shot as France scored their first goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
Abby Wambach of the USA (R) in action with Sandrine Soubeyrand of France during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
United States goalkeeper Hope Solo fails to stop a shot by France's Sonia Bompastor during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
France's Elise Bussaglia, left, and France's Gaetane Thiney celebrate their side's first goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
France's Sonia Bompastor, center with face up, celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's first goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
France's Sonia Bompastor, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's first goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
Camille Abily (R) of France and Lauren Cheney (L) of USA battle for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia-Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
Gaetane Thiney (L) of France and Alex Krieger (R) of USA battle for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia-Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
Camille Abily (R) of France and Lauren Cheney (L) of USA battle for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia-Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
United States' Alex Morgan, top, fails to score past France goalkeeper Berangere Sapowicz during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Alex Morgan, right, celebrates scoring her side's 3rd goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach, second left, celebrates with teammates scoring their side's second goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
Alex Morgan of the USA celebrates after scoring their third goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
Camille Abily (R) of France and Carli Lloyd(L) of USA battle for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia-Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
Camille Abily (R) of France and Amy Lepeilbet (6) of USA battle for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia-Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
United States' Abby Wambach eyes the ball during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Heather O Reilly and France's Sandrine Soubeyrand challenge for the ball during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
From left, France's Gaetane Thiney, United States' Abby Wambach and France's Sandrine Soubeyrand go for the ball during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011
USA's striker Abby Wambach (2ndL) scores the 1-2 goal past France's midfielder Sandrine Soubeyrand (16) during the FIFA women's football World Cup semi-final match France vs USA in Moenchengladbach, western Germany, on July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach scores her side's second goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach scores her side's second goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach celebrates scoring her side's 2nd goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach celebrates scoring her side's 2nd goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach celebrates scoring her side's 2nd goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach celebrates scoring her side's 2nd goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Alex Morgan, 2nd left, celebrates scoring her side's 3rd goal, during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach celebrates scoring her side's 2nd goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach celebrates with United States' Megan Rapinoe after scoring her side's 2nd goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States' Abby Wambach gestures after scoring her side's second goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
Pia Sundhage, head coach of USA celebrates after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Semi Final match between France and USA at Borussia-Park on July 13, 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.
US players celebrate winning 3-1 the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
United States goalkeeper Hope Solo receives a US flag from a fan after the US won 3-1 the semifinal match between France and the United States at the WomenÕs Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

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