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WWC: USA and Japan to meet in final

ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 13 2011

Two inspired substitutions and the in-form Abby Wambach helped the USA overcome France 3-1 while Japan were convincing winners against Sweden by the same scoreline.

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WWC: USA, Sweden advance to quarter-finals

ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 1 2011

Sweden booked their place in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over North Korea, a result that saw the Asians' campaign ended at the group stage.

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WWC: England battle back, Japan thrash Mexico

ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 1 2011

England gave themselves a great chance of qualifying for the Women's World Cup quarter-finals after coming from behind to beat New Zealand 2-1 on Friday night.

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Sundhage names U.S. roster to face Japan

May, 6 2009

Abby Wambach will lead the United States in matches against Japan this month, aiming for her 100th career international goal.

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Japan rallies to 2-2 draw with New Zealand

August, 6 2008

Midfielders Aya Miyama and Homare Sawa scored second-half goals to rally Japan to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening match of the women's soccer competition.

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