Japan stuns U.S. on PKs to claim World Cup title

Japan has won the Women's World Cup, stunning the United States 4-1 in a penalty shootout Sunday night after finishing in a 2-2 tie.
Jul 18, 2011, 03:58 am - Associated Press

Penalty Shootout

Japan
United States
Aya Miyama
Pen 1
Shannon Boxx
Yuki Nagasato
Pen 2
Carli Lloyd
Mizuho Sakaguchi
Pen 3
Tobin Heath
Saki Kumagai
Pen 4
Abby Wambach
Aya Miyama
Pen 5
Shannon Boxx
Pen 6
Carli Lloyd
Mizuho Sakaguchi
Pen 7
Tobin Heath
Saki Kumagai
Pen 8
Abby Wambach

Match Timeline

Japan
United States
  • KO
  • HT
  • 45
  • 45+1
  • 66
  • 69
  • 80
  • FT
  • 90+3
  • 97
  • 104
  • 104
  • 105+1
  • 114
  • 117
  • 119
  • 120+1
  • ET FT

Match Commentary

120'
So... Japan are the winners of the 2011 Women's World Cup. There can't be any arguments - what a brave, heroic performance. No shame in defeat for the USA who were the better team on the evening, but were ultimately undone by Japan's incredible spirit. Thanks for following this evening's commentary.
120'
Great composure after Solo's attempts to put her off.
120'
Kumagai wins the World Cup for Japan with a superb penalty!!
Match Stats
JPNUSA
Possession
51.8%
48.251.8
48.2%
Shots on Goal
4
6
Shot Attempts
17
31
Yellow Cards
1
0
Corner Kicks
4
8
Saves
4
2