Early Misses Haunt United States As Japan Wins 2011 World Cup

Early Misses Haunt United States As Japan Wins 2011 World Cup

It just wasn't meant to be as the United States fell to Japan in the finals of the 2011 Women's World Cup. The match came down to penalty kicks, were Japan bested the Americans 3-1.

Aya Miyama Scores For Japan As World Cup Final Is Going To Extra Time

Alex Morgan Scores As United States Takes 1-0 Lead Over Japan In World Cup Final

Finally in the 69th minute the American broke through as 22-year old Alex Morgan put one past the Japanese keeper for a 1-0 lead in the World Cup Final.

United States And Japan Scoreless At Halftime of World Cup Final

Among the many scoring chances for the United States in the first half, the best may have been Abby Wambach shot from the right side in the 28th minute which hit off the woodwork.

Hope Solo And United States Women's Soccer Team Poised To Win Third World Cup

Abby Wambach will look to use her size advantage over Japan to help propel the United States to the World Cup title.