Manne
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2015/07/06 10:21
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Manne wrote:
The United States got the World Cup final it wanted more than any other: a chance to avenge a shootout loss to Japan in the 2011 World Cup final.
Oh, the Americans would have gladly accepted any opponent in a World Cup final, but a victory over just any other team would not have been as sweet.
Once the USA had reached the final, the Americans were secretly rooting for Japan to beat England in the other semifinal. And when Japan prevailed on an unlikely own goal, the USA had the matchup it wanted.
How badly do the Americans want to beat Japan?
Well, Abby Wambach remembers the date by heart: July 17, 2011. And the Americans, who got even by beating Japan in the gold medal game of the 2012 Olympics, insist the payback isn't complete yet.
The two teams meet Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Read more: USA vs. Japan: What time is the World Cup final on Sunday? | NJ-com
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Oh, the Americans would have gladly accepted any opponent in a World Cup final, but a victory over just any other team would not have been as sweet.
Once the USA had reached the final, the Americans were secretly rooting for Japan to beat England in the other semifinal. And when Japan prevailed on an unlikely own goal, the USA had the matchup it wanted.
How badly do the Americans want to beat Japan?
Well, Abby Wambach remembers the date by heart: July 17, 2011. And the Americans, who got even by beating Japan in the gold medal game of the 2012 Olympics, insist the payback isn't complete yet.
The two teams meet Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Read more: USA vs. Japan: What time is the World Cup final on Sunday? | NJ-com