(BEIJING, August 21) -- Everything is just like in Athens, the US Women's Football team won the gold with an extra-time goal, over the same final opponent, Brazil. Although this time, the US savior was Carli Lloyd not Abby Wambach, and this time the two teams were tied blank after ninety minutes, while in 2004 it was 1-1.
After a few cautious opening minutes, the US team went on the attack. Midfielder Lindsay Tarpley registered the first on-goal shot of the game, when she shot a long-range straight at Brazilian keeper Barbara seven minutes into the game.
Thirty minutes into the game, Brazil took their turn to attack, only Brazilian striker Cristiane came second in a race for a smart spot pass after US goal keeper Hope Solo. Three minutes later, the other Brazilian super star, Marta, beat two defenders, but she pulled her left-foot shot wide. The first finished goalless as Cristiana's last chance in 42 minutes sailed over the crossbar.
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