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Japan beats USA for World Cup

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GOLDEN GIRLS: Japan’s players celebrate with the trophy as golden confetti rains down after winning the World Cup. AFP/Getty Images

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LOSING HOPE: Japan’s Saki Kumagai scores the winning penalty against U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo. REUTERS

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GETTING A LEG UP: Japan’s midfielder Nahomi Kawasumi (right) and USA’s defender Rachel Buehler vie for the ball. AFP/Getty Images

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SUPER SUB: The US strikes first, as Alex Morgan slips this shot past Saki Kumagai of Japan. Getty Images

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GIMME ‘MOR’: Alex Morgan celebrates with team mate Abby Wambach after scoring the 0-1 goal. For the US, the early strike added to a fairytale-like atmosphere as the comeback US team headed into the final match. ZUMA Press

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D GETS IT DONE: Japan’s Mizuho Sakaguchi is challenged by US players Megan Rapinoe (left) and Carli Lloyd. REUTERS

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TIE!: US goalkeeper Hope Solo, back, fails to save a shot by Japan’s Aya Miyama , to tie the score 1-1. AP

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EXTRA EFFORT: Japan’s midfielder Aya Miyama (L) and USA’s defender Rachel Buehler battle for control. AFP/Getty Images

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KICK AWAY: Japan midfielder Homare Sawa (left) gets the ball past USA midfielder Carli Lloyd. AFP/Getty Images

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RIDIN’ SOLO: Japan’s Homare Sawa (C) is challenged by US goalkeeper Hope Solo (L). REUTERS

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‘BACH’ING UP HER TEAM: USA’s striker Abby Wambach (left) and Japan defender Azusa Iwashimizu battle for control. AFP/Getty Images

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HEADING TOWARD THE RECORD BOOKS: USA’s striker Abby Wambach gets a head on the ball. AFP/Getty Images

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Tie! Japan’s Homare Sawa celebrates with teammate Saki Kumagai (L) Sawa’s last-minute, tying goal to send the game into penalty kicks. REUTERS

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Ayumi Kaihori of Japan saves a penalty during the crucial final moments. Getty Images

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That’s it! Saki Kumagai (L) scores a penalty kick against U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo during shootout to seal the game for Japan. REUTERS

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Jaw-dropping: Fans like Michael Giordano, left, Kate Giordano, center, Larry Derose, second from the left, and Michelle Bradley, react to the loss at the Dark Horse Pub in Philadelphia. AP

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Japan players celebrate winning the final match. AP

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Japan’s players celebrate after the 3-1 in a penalty shoot out. AFP/Getty Images

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USA’s goalkeeper Hope Solo (L) is consoled by a fan after the heartbreaking loss. EPA

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Abby Wambach looks devastated after her team loses in penalty kicks.t REUTERS

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Bittersweet: Abby Wambach (L) and Hope Solo react after receiving awards for their play in the World Cup final match. REUTERS

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Japan’s midfielder Homare Sawa drapes herself in a flag as the team celebrates its nailbiting win. AFP/Getty Images

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Champs! Japan’s players celebrate with the trophy. AFP/Getty Images

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The USA team’s Tobin Heath, center, gets a hug after the tough loss. l EPA

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Amid the refuse from the Japanese celebration, US goalkeeper Hope Solo walks on the pitch. EPA

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