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[Arkeband]

If it wasn't for the own goal by Johnston, this game wouldn't even be close.

USA's start was an anomaly, it gave them the lead they needed, but Japan's been far more aggressive in the second half, own goal or not.

 

[linkboy]

If it wasn't for Carli, this game would be tied. Total bullshit!

If it wasn't for FIFA, this game wouldn't be happening.

 

[juicyb]

haha someone getting salty xD

 

[GavinUK86]

I'm not familiar with Wambach but she seems like a nice lady and everyone respects her.

 

[Big Blue]

Put Leroux in.

 

[MRrogermoore]

thats a red.

 

[8BitsAtATime]

Put Leroux in.

Nooooo. PRESS!!

 

[Clydefrog]

I'm not familiar with Wambach but she seems like a nice lady and everyone respects her.

she's a legend, man. do some research!

 

[marrec]

I'm not familiar with Wambach but she seems like a nice lady and everyone respects her.

She's just like, one of the best soccer players of all time.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Aw Jill looks happy.

 

[giga]

Japan getting dirty.

I'm not familiar with Wambach but she seems like a nice lady and everyone respects her.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_..._players_with_100_or_more_international_goals

 

[Epsilon-delta]

USA's start was an anomaly, it gave them the lead they needed, but Japan's been far more aggressive in the second half, own goal or not.

Aggressive doesn't mean squat if you don't score.

US still has the best defense at this tournament.

 

[everyday math]

Ouch

 

[Spider from Mars]

Aw Jill looks happy.

Happy to not be running 1996 style 4-4-2 anymore

 

[Ganzlinger]

I'm not familiar with Wambach but she seems like a nice lady and everyone respects her.

lol

She is like the Ancient Wise Woman trope.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Frustration starting to show for Japan

 

[ibyea]

That was some American football stuff by Japanese player

 

[Envelope]

wambach is what donovan wishes he could have been :^)

 

[NetMapel]

American player diving like a pro.

 

[Clydefrog]

every time someone falls on that fake grass, i cringe

 

[Envelope]

"i'm surprised Iwabuchi didn't start this game" first intelligent comment from the commentators!

 

[Romez]

Alex Morgan is so overrated

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

ABC

 

[Coolluck]

They're protecting Morgan? But she's like half the reason I'm still watching.

 

[Tubie]

I can't believe Rampone is still playing for the national team.

 

[Redd]

Well it wasn't a blowout but I'll take it.

 

[kingkitty]

great ending

despite some early issues, team usa really kicked ass

 

[Ceres]

I'm not familiar with Wambach but she seems like a nice lady and everyone respects her.

There's some bad blood with her and the disaster that was the magicjack team and its piece of shit owner borislow. She kind of fucked over some players that tried speaking out about him.

 

[Skellig Gra]

Alex Morgan is so overrated

Injuries don't help

 

[braves01]

Alex Morgan is so overrated

But she's pretty, which always helps.

 

[Envelope]

Well it wasn't a blowout but I'll take it.

this is as blow out as world cup finals get!

 

[DominoKid]

damn no leroux smfh.

 

[8BitsAtATime]

Alex Morgan is so overrated

She was hurt .

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Alex Morgan is so overrated

She's not healthy.

And really hasn't been for months

 

[juicyb]

So crazy. This game was never in doubt

 

[Clydefrog]

 

[Archer]

Hey Japan, nothing wrong with second place in World Cup.

/bow

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Alex Morgan is so overrated

I wouldn't use this World Cup as a basis for that argument. Sounds stupid to make judgements when she was so recently injured.

Happy to not be running 1996 style 4-4-2 anymore

lol

 

[everyday math]

Feels good

 

[8BitsAtATime]

Hey Japan, nothing wrong with second place in World Cup.

/bow

Plus they played with so much heart. Every match they played was so much fun to watch.

 

[elty]

You are 3 goals up and still run to corner flag@

 

[Ganzlinger]

Alex Morgan is so overrated

She is coming back from injuries, though, that's not her best form. 52 goals for the USWNT is a respectful mark.

 

[Envelope]

all those soft volleys

 

[yagal]

First yellow card

 

[juicyb]

BRING ON THOSE USA GIFS BABY

 

[Zoolader]

Holy shit Lloyd is a jedi! Did you see her use the force and knock down that Japanese player? That explains a lot.

 

[marrec]

I think US probably doesn't wanna seem like dicks and push it for another goal.

I say as they try for another goal lol

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Glad Rampone got to play. Deserved. <3

 

[victreeb3l]

Good job usa. Feel bad for japan but they were clearly outplayed.

 

[RoKKeR]

Overall a pretty classy loss by Japan all things considered. Kept up the pressure as long as they could.

That being said, USA USA USA