Women's Final update.

Well it was a hard-fought, topsy-turvey match with a ton of opportunities for both sides, but America clearly had more chances. However, it was to no avail as they only scored once in regulation time, the opener through Alex Morgan in the 69th minute. This was after a great threaded pass which Morgan all too happily latched on to. This was good for the U.S. after a ton of chances, right from the off of the match. However, this lead wasn't to hold as Aya Miyama equalized for Japan in the 81st minute. And so, the game went into extra time. Once more, America was struck into the lead, this time through a prolific header by Abby Wambach in the 101st minute. So, all was well and good for the U.S. right? Wrong, Japan once more equalized, this time in the 117th minute. And oh was it a beauty: Homare Sawa's agility served her well as she rushed in a struck a vicious equalizer that stopped the Americans cold. The U.S. carried on though, having an opportunity in the 121st minute stopped illegally by Japan's Iwashimizu which got her a red card. That was essentially it then, as the game proceeded into penalties. The U.S. had 2 saved by Japan's goalie but Abby Wambach did strike hers in. Japan on the other hand, struck all but 1 of theirs in as they went on a warpath, and received the Women's World Cup title in return. Congrats to the Japanese, they deserved it, and thank you to all of the competition, including the U.S., for making this a tournament to never forget!