U.S. disposes of New Zealand to top Group G

August 12, 2008
By Lindsey Dolich
The United States women's Olympic soccer team pulled off an astonishing turnaround by winning Group G after cruising to a 4-0 victory over New Zealand. The flurry of goals from the red, white and blue team helped the U.S. post six points with a 2-0-1 (W-T-L) record to advance to the quarterfinals. The Americans will play rival Canada for the fifth time in 2008.



The Americans got a major assist from Japan after the Nadeshiko completely dismantled former group leader Norway ...

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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

• Dolich: U.S. women still strong medal contenders
• Dolich: Pressure is on Wambach's replacements
• Canales: Ranking the women
• Dolich: U.S. women's Olympic roster overview

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.
• Carlisle: Lloyd the unlikely hero

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