USA to play Japan in Women’s World Cup final
Published:Wednesday | July 13, 2011 | 4:47 PM
The United States will play Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup final on Sunday in Germany.
USA scored twice in the last 11 minutes to overcome France 3-1 in the first semi-final.
The favourites, bidding for an unprecedented third World Cup title after their wins in 1991 and 1999, were pushed all the way France.
In the second semi-final, Japan beat Sweden 3-1 thanks to a double from Nahomi Kawasumi, including a spectacular 35-metre lob.