U.S. breathes easier after win against Japan

August 9, 2008
By Lindsey Dolich
The U.S. women's Olympic team can take a collective sigh of relief -- for now. The day after the opening ceremonies pulverized the Beijing night sky, the United States came out on Saturday with a full arsenal of its own against Japan in Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center, winning 1-0 to move to 1-1-0 in group play.

While the U.S. offense might not have been quite as flawlessly executed as the fireworks above the Bird's Nest, the attacking corps gutted out a 16-shot performance, although ...

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The U.S. women's national team are bringing home gold from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. See below for a step-by-step account.

Previews

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• Dolich: Pressure is on Wambach's replacements
• Canales: Ranking the women
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Features

• Merrill: Hope Solo is solo no more

Group Stage

Aug. 6, U.S. vs. Norway

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• Dolich: U.S. outplayed by Norway

Aug. 9, U.S. vs. Japan
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• Dolich: U.S. breathes easier after win

Aug. 12, U.S. vs. New Zealand
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• Dolich: U.S. offense finds its touch

Quarterfinal

Aug. 15, U.S. vs. Canada
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• Dolich: U.S. shows grit
• Carlisle: On Natasha Kai's heroics

Semifinal

Aug. 18, U.S. vs. Japan
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• Dolich: Hucles embodies U.S.' fighting spirit
• Carlisle: Chalupny's attacking forays prove critical

Final

Aug. 21, U.S. vs. Brazil
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• Canales: Brazil out to avenge 2004 Athens defeat
• Purdy: No love lost between U.S. and Brazil

Postgame

• Dolich: U.S. weathers Brazil's storm
• Chang: Defining win for U.S.
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