This early morning of 18th July 2011, I woke up at 2.45am just to catch the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup Final. I hoped to see a disciplined, yet skillfull Japanese overcome the creative and skillful Americans. Most of all I anticipated a great match.
In the end, I could not help cheering the fact that my prediction earlier came true. It has been a great World Cup for both the Japanese and the Americans. Both possessed emmaculate skills. The Japanese were disciplined whilst the Americans were free spirited.
The equalizing goal from skipper, Homare Sawa after Abby Wambach hit a great goal which looked good to clinch the cup, was a heart stopper. Both goals came in extra time after being tied 1-1. Sawa scored with 3 minutes left.
Hope Solo, the American goalkeeper was brilliant but she could not do any more as Japan won 3-1 on penalties.
It was a great final. So much better than the drab FIFA Men's World Cup final where Spain beat Holland in South Africa. Perhaps the men should watch and learn from the women. The women play with passion and skill. Theatre play has no place in their game. Japan is the first ASIAN team to win the World Cup!
With that, I will now focus on the Copa America where I think Uruguay may lift the cup. They play Peru next whilst Venezuela play Paraguay. Argentina and Brazil are out for the simple reason they lacked cohesiveness and passion. I throw my support to Uruguay now Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez kept showing why skills and passion are still much needed.
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