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Victory for USA sets up a last-four meeting with France on Wednesday and continues their record of never missing the semi-finals.
USA led after just two minutes thanks to an own goal from Brazil defender Daiane, who turned a Shannon Boxx cross into her own net.
The South Americans were able to recover thanks to a twice-taken penalty midway through the second half, and Marta doubled her tally just two minutes into extra time.
The match seemed over until Abby Wambach claimed heroine status with an equaliser deep into injury time, with USA then prevailing 5-3 on penalties.
Following the early goal USA maintained their bright start with Wambach narrowly missing with a header from a smart Christie Rampone free-kick.
Brazil finally started to come into the contest with Aline’s header hitting the side-netting from Marta’s well-taken corner.
Marta then went on a lung-bursting 80 metre run only for Rampone to maintain pressure on the Brazilian, who fired over.
Seven minutes before the interval came Brazil’s best chance of the half as Fabiana’s shot from a narrow angle hit the crossbar.
The second 45 minutes commenced in muted fashion before bursting into life midway through the half. Marta was brought down in the penalty area, with USA suffering a double blow as defender Rachel Buehler was dismissed. Cristiane saw her penalty saved only for a retake to be ordered, and this time Marta coolly converted.
Extra time commenced perfectly for Brazil as Marta scored another high-quality goal worthy of the world’s greatest stage. The five-time FIFA World Player of the Year collected a pass from the left and deftly flicked it home via the far post.
Despite playing with ten players, USA continued to press at every opportunity and finally got their reward two minutes into injury time as a superb Megan Rapinoe cross found Wambach, who stretched to head home just inside the post.
The only failure in the penalty shootout was Brazil defender Daiane, who saw her effort saved by Hope Solo, allowing Alex Krieger to convert for a famous USA victory.
Player of the match: Hope Solo (USA)
QUOTES
Brazil coach Kleiton Lima
It was a tough, close-fought match. We knew before the game that USA are a very strong side. Our team may be a little more creative, but we just couldn't impose ourselves today. We wanted to get forward and hit them on the counter, but unfortunately we conceded another goal towards the end of extra time, which took it to penalties. I still think we've had a good World Cup, even if ultimately we didn't achieve our goal.
USA coach Pia Sundhage
It's hard to put all the feelings that are going through my head right now into words. I come from Sweden, but this core American value of bringing the best out of one another is infectious. I'm very proud and happy to be coach of the USA.
USA goalkeeper and Player of the Match Hope Solo
What I love about this team is the fact that you can feel the energy and trust - even after the defeat against Sweden. That's the really special thing about this group. Even when we were a player down and a goal behind in extra time, you sensed that something was going to happen. The team kept fighting. You can't teach that. It's a feeling - and we play with that feeling.
THE DAY REPLAYED
The two quarter-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011™ played on Sunday proved to be a real test of nerves for players and fans alike. After both France and Japan needed an additional 30 minutes to qualify on Saturday, it was the turn of USA to draw out the suspense by taking their game against Brazil into extra time. And just like Les Bleues, their upcoming semi-final opponents, the North Americans required penalty kicks to see off their resolute rivals.
Again inspired by an impressive Marta, Brazil may look back with regret on this loss, during which they contrived to score an own goal in the opening minutes, fail to properly capitalise on a second-half numerical advantage, and concede an equaliser in the final seconds of extra time.
Earlier on in the day, Sweden saw off Australia to qualify for the last four in more straightforward circumstances, as their challengers were unable to live up to their status of dark horses. Under a scorching afternoon sun, the Scandinavians put on a display of composure and maturity, scoring from sharp, well-constructed moves, and taking full advantage of some of the errors present in the inexperienced Australians’ play.
The Matildas can nevertheless be proud of what they have achieved, recording double the number of victories at this year’s event than they had in all of their previous FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances put together. Their one previous win had come four years ago at China 2007, where they also fell at the quarter-final stage.
Results
Sweden 3-1 Australia
Brazil 2-2 USA (aet, USA win 5-3 on penalties)
Goal of the day
Brazil-USA, Abby Wambach 120+2'
Deep in injury time of extra time, the Americans, with just ten players and trailing 2-1 following Marta’s second goal of the match, looked to be down and out. But with virtually the last kick of the ball, Megan Rapinoe hoisted a deep cross into the box that appeared to be heading straight into the gloves of Andrea in the Brazil goal. The Canarinhas' keeper miscalculated her dive, however, missing the ball by the slightest of margins and allowing Abby Wambach to thump a header into the back of the net for her second goal of the competition. The unlikely equaliser saved the United States from defeat and eventually propelled them into the semi-finals, with the help of a penalty shootout.
Memorable moments
Lively Lotta
The Australians were twice found guilty of defensive naivety in their quarter-final clash today. Knocking the ball back to the goalkeeper is a dangerous game to play when faced with a forward with the instincts of Sweden’s Lotta Schelin. When the Lyon striker failed to punish Collette McCallum’s error early on in the match, this should perhaps have served as a warning for the Antipodean side. The second time around the Swede would make no mistake, pouncing on Kim Carroll’s wayward pass to round the keeper and score her country’s third goal of the day.
Record collection
The 28th meeting between Brazil and USA was an amazing encounter that swung this way and that. It was also a match that saw two new FIFA Women’s World Cup records set. The first came right at the start when, with under two minutes on the clock, the unfortunate Daiane scored the quickest own goal in the history of the tournament. The second now belongs to Abby Wambach who, with an equaliser in the 122nd minute of the game, scored the latest goal the event has ever seen.
The stat
14 – The number of FIFA Women’s World Cup goals scored by Brazil star Marta, whose two quarter-final strikes against USA saw her draw level with Birgit Prinz’s all-time tournament record. This achievement may offer the South American some measure of consolation, following her team’s dramatic defeat by USA. A little further down the list on 11, Abby Wambach would appear to be the only player in with a possibility of equalling or surpassing this total at Germany 2011.
The quote
“Things just fell into place for my goal. It was a bit of a relief for me, because Sweden’s first two goals stemmed from moves down my side, so I kind of owed it to my team-mates. But what an incredible feeling it was to score, especially when you play at the back and you don’t get that many shooting chances,” Ellyse Perry, Australia right-back and scorer of her nation’s goal against Sweden
Next up
Wednesday 13 July (semi-finals)
France-USA, Monchengladbach, 18.00 CET
Japan-Sweden, Frankfurt, 20.45 CET
BRAZIL VS USA RESULT AND STATISTICS
2:2 a.e.t. (1:1, 0:1) 3:5 PSO
MARTA (68' PEN 92')
DAIANE (2' OG)
Abby WAMBACH (120'+2)
Match 28 - Group Dresden
Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion Dresden Referee: Jacqui MELKSHAM (AUS)
Brazil - USA2:2 a.e.t. (1:1, 0:1) 3:5 PSOMatch Date Venue / Stadium Time Attendance
28 10 July 2011 Dresden / Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion Dresden 17:30 25598
Goals scored
DAIANE (BRA) 2' Own goal, MARTA (BRA) 68' Penalty goal, MARTA (BRA) 92', Abby WAMBACH (USA) 120'+2
Brazil
Line-up
[1] ANDREIA (GK)
[2] MAURINE
[3] DAIANE [Y]
[4] ALINE (C)
[6] ROSANA (-85')
[7] ESTER
[8] FORMIGA (-113')
[10] MARTA
[11] CRISTIANE
[13] ERIKA
[14] FABIANA
Substitute(s)
[12] BARBARA (GK)
[21] THAIS (GK)
[5] RENATA COSTA [Y] (+113')
[9] BEATRIZ
[15] FRANCIELLE [Y] (+85')
[16] ELAINE
[17] DANIELE
[18] THAIS GUEDES
[19] GRAZIELLE
[20] ROSEANE
Coach
Kleiton LIMA (BRA)USA
Line-up
[1] Hope SOLO (GK)
[3] Christie RAMPONE (C)
[6] Amy LE PEILBET [Y]
[7] Shannon BOXX
[8] Amy RODRIGUEZ (-72')
[9] Heather O REILLY (-108')
[10] Carli LLOYD
[11] Alex KRIEGER
[12] Lauren CHENEY (-55')
[19] Rachel BUEHLER
[20] Abby WAMBACH [Y]
Substitute(s)
[18] Nicole BARNHART (GK)
[21] Jill LOYDEN (GK)
[2] Heather MITTS
[4] Becky SAUERBRUNN
[5] Kelley O HARA
[13] Alex MORGAN (+72')
[14] Stephanie COX
[15] Megan RAPINOE (+55')
[16] Lori LINDSEY
[17] Tobin HEATH (+108')
Coach
Pia SUNDHAGE (SWE)Cautions
Carli LLOYD (USA) 29', ALINE (BRA) 44', MARTA (BRA) 45', Hope SOLO (USA) 67', Megan RAPINOE (USA) 90'+1, MAURINE (BRA) 112', Shannon BOXX (USA) 113', ERIKA (BRA) 117'
Sent off
Rachel BUEHLER (USA) 65'
Penalty Shoot-out
CRISTIANE 11GoalMARTA 10GoalDAIANE 3SavedFRANCIELLE 15GoalShannon BOXX 7GoalCarli LLOYD 10GoalAbby WAMBACH 20GoalMegan RAPINOE 15GoalAlex KRIEGER 11GoalBrazil (BRA) Statistics USA (USA)
16 Shots 14
6 Shots on goal 5
2 Goals Scored 2
19 Fouls Committed 17
15 Fouls Suffered 17
6 Corner kicks 11
1 Free kicks Shots (scored) 4
1 / 1 Penalty Kicks (Goals/Shots) 0 / 0
2 Offsides 4
1 Own Goals 0
4 Yellow cards 4
0 Second yellow card and red card 0
0 Red Cards 1
33 Actual playing time 34
50% Possession (%) 50%
a.e.t.: After extra time (C): Captain PSO: Penalty Shoot-out
GK: Goalkeeper N: Not eligible to play I: Injured
Y: Misses next match if booked Pos: Positions A: Absent
Play-by-Play The penalty shoot-out is over.
5 KRIEGER (USA) successfully converts the penalty!
5 FRANCIELLE (Brazil) successfully converts the penalty!
5 RAPINOE (USA) successfully converts the penalty!
5 DAIANE R. (Brazil) sees her penalty saved by the goalkeeper.
5 WAMBACH (USA) successfully converts the penalty!
5 MARTA (Brazil) successfully converts the penalty!
5 LLOYD (USA) successfully converts the penalty!
5 CRISTIANE (Brazil) successfully converts the penalty!
5 BOXX (USA) successfully converts the penalty!
The penalty shoot-out is about to begin.
The referee blows for the end of the second period of extra time.
120' +4 32 The goalkeeper of USA pulls off a save.
120' +4 8 A player from Brazil sees her effort hit the target.
120' +2 3 (2 - 2) WAMBACH (USA) scores!!
120' +1 7 USA tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
119' 32 The goalkeeper of USA pulls off a save.
119' 8 A player from Brazil sees her effort hit the target.
118' 7 USA strike their free-kick wide.
118' 11 A player from Brazil commits a foul.
117' 1 ERIKA (Brazil) is yellow carded.
117' 10 USA take the corner kick.
114' 10 USA swing in the corner.
113' 7 Brazil strike their free-kick wide.
113' 4 RENATA C. (in) comes off the bench to replace FORMIGA (out) (Brazil)
113' 1 BOXX (USA) is booked by the referee.
113' 11 USA are penalised after committing a foul.
112' 1 MAURINE (Brazil) is cautioned.
111' 11 USA concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Brazil.
111' 6 USA has a shot blocked.
108' 4 HEATH (in) comes off the bench to replace O'REILLY (out) (USA)
108' 7 USA strike their free-kick wide.
107' 11 A player from Brazil illegally handles the ball.
The referee signals the start of the second period of extra time.
The referee blows for the end of the first period of extra time.
105' +1 9 A player from Brazil is adjudged to be in an offside position.
104' 10 Brazil take the corner kick.
103' 7 Brazil tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
101' 9 Brazil are ruled offside.
101' 10 Brazil swing in the corner.
100' 10 Brazil take the corner kick.
98' 11 A player from Brazil commits a foul.
98' 10 USA swing in the corner.
98' 32 The goalkeeper of Brazil pulls off a save.
98' 8 A player from USA sees her effort hit the target.
97' 10 USA take the corner kick.
96' 10 USA swing in the corner.
95' 11 Brazil are penalised after committing a foul.
93' 10 USA take the corner kick.
92' 3 (2 - 1) MARTA (Brazil) scores!!
91' 9 A player from USA is adjudged to be in an offside position.
The referee signals the start of the first period of extra time.
End of regular time - extra time to follow...
90' +4 6 USA has a shot blocked.
90' +3 32 The goalkeeper of Brazil pulls off a save.
90' +3 8 A player from USA sees her effort hit the target.
90' +1 1 RAPINOE (USA) is yellow carded.
90' 11 Brazil concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from USA.
89' 11 A player from Brazil commits a foul.
88' 11 USA are penalised after committing a foul.
86' 11 Brazil concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from USA.
85' 4 FRANCIELLE (in) comes off the bench to replace ROSANA (out) (Brazil)
83' 10 Brazil swing in the corner.
82' 10 USA take the corner kick.
82' 6 USA has a shot blocked.
82' 10 USA swing in the corner.
81' 6 Brazil has a shot blocked.
78' 9 USA are ruled offside.
76' 10 USA take the corner kick.
75' 7 USA tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
72' 4 MORGAN (in) comes off the bench to replace RODRIGUEZ (out) (USA)
70' 6 Brazil has a shot blocked.
68' 3 (1 - 1) MARTA (Brazil) successfully converts the penalty!
67' 1 SOLO (USA) is booked by the referee.
65' 2 BUEHLER (USA) is sent off!
65' 11 A player from Brazil is fouled inside the box by a player from USA.
65' 7 Brazil tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
63' 7 So close! USA hit the free-kick against the crossbar.
63' 11 A player from Brazil commits a foul.
60' 32 The goalkeeper of USA pulls off a save.
60' 8 A player from Brazil sees her effort hit the target.
59' 11 A player from Brazil illegally handles the ball.
59' 10 Brazil swing in the corner.
57' 11 Brazil are penalised after committing a foul.
56' 9 A player from USA is adjudged to be in an offside position.
55' 4 RAPINOE (in) comes off the bench to replace CHENEY (out) (USA)
51' 11 A player from USA illegally handles the ball.
49' 11 USA concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Brazil.
47' 11 A player from USA commits a foul.
The second half kicks off.
The referee brings the first half to an end.
45' +2 11 USA are penalised after committing a foul.
45' +1 11 Brazil concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from USA.
45' +1 11 A player from USA commits a foul.
45' 1 MARTA (Brazil) is cautioned.
44' 1 ALINE (Brazil) is yellow carded.
44' 11 Brazil are penalised after committing a foul.
43' 32 The goalkeeper of Brazil pulls off a save.
43' 8 A player from USA sees her effort hit the target.
38' 7 So close! A player from Brazil rattles the crossbar.
37' 11 A player from USA illegally handles the ball.
36' 32 The goalkeeper of USA pulls off a save.
36' 8 A player from Brazil sees her effort hit the target.
34' 11 USA concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Brazil.
31' 11 A player from Brazil commits a foul.
29' 1 LLOYD (USA) is booked by the referee.
29' 11 USA are penalised after committing a foul.
27' 7 Brazil tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
26' 9 USA are ruled offside.
25' 11 Brazil concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from USA.
23' 7 Brazil tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
23' 11 A player from Brazil commits a foul.
22' 7 Brazil tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
22' 10 Brazil take the corner kick.
21' 6 Brazil has a shot blocked.
20' 11 USA are penalised after committing a foul.
19' 11 USA concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Brazil.
19' 11 A player from Brazil commits a foul.
17' 7 USA tries a shot on goal, but it is off-target.
15' 11 USA are penalised after committing a foul.
12' 10 USA swing in the corner.
12' 10 USA take the corner kick.
12' 32 The goalkeeper of Brazil pulls off a save.
12' 8 USA hit their free-kick on target.
11' 11 Brazil concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from USA.
9' 11 A player from USA commits a foul.
5' 11 Brazil are penalised after committing a foul.
4' 11 USA concede a free-kick following a challenge on a player from Brazil.
2' 3 (0 - 1) DAIANE R. (Brazil) scores an own goal!!
1' 11 A player from Brazil commits a foul.
The match kicks off.
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