Women's World Cup...USA beats Brazil...

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

It was an awesome game to watch, great resolve by the US to fight back when down a player. The US ladies got some questionable calls against them that cost them both goals and had to score before the clock struck midnight.

I found it slightly ironic and funny that the fans (US and neutral) were booing Marta everytime she touched the ball for the 'flop' and subsequent second penalty kick. Also the US scoring in the extra time of overtime was fitting as they were given it by a bush league stalling technique by the Brazilian defense.

I am thrilled with the US victory. A testament to playing hard until the final whistle.

As for the officiating, I think the referee team did an outstanding job except for one, and only one, questionable call. Retaking the PK due to encroachment was astounding. I thought the awarding of the PK and subsequent red card was fair and appropriate. As for time wasting, it happens. I think it's a travesty when it happens but a team does what it can within the laws of the game to work the clock. The referee can and did issue yellow cards for delaying a restart and added time as required.