olympicsAugust 3, 2024
US women's soccer Olympic quarterfinals match against Japan goes to extra time tied 0-0
PARIS (AP) — The United States women's soccer team dominated possession but couldn't break through during regulation against Japan in the Olympic quarterfinals on Saturday, sending the game into extra time tied 0-0.
ANNE M. PETERSON, Associated Press
PARIS (AP) — The United States women's soccer team dominated possession but couldn't break through during regulation against Japan in the Olympic quarterfinals on Saturday, sending the game into extra time tied 0-0.
The U.S. went into the knockout match undefeated and outscoring opponents 9-2 at the Paris Games under new coach Emma Hayes. Japan, which allowed four goals in its group, offered the Americans few opportunities.
The winner goes on to the semifinals to face the winner of the later match between Germany and Canada in Marseille. The U.S. beat Germany 4-1 in the group stage.
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Former U.S. women’s national team stars Megan Rapinoe and Mia Hamm, as well as rapper Snoop Dogg, were among the fans at a packed Parc des Princes.
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AP Summer Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games
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