'AGAIN 2008'4th 金미국 U.S. vs. Brazil, women's soccer 'Golden Ending' in the final

Aug 07, 2024

'AGAIN 2008'4th 金미국 U.S. vs. Brazil, women's soccer 'Golden Ending' in the final
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'AGAIN 2008'4th 金미국 U.S. vs. Brazil, women's soccer 'Golden Ending' in the final
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'AGAIN 2008'4th 金미국 U.S. vs. Brazil, women's soccer 'Golden Ending' in the final
사진=AP Yonhap News
There's only one more round left. Who will be the main character of the 'golden ending'. The U.S. and Brazil will clash in the women's soccer final match.

The U.S. women's soccer team, led by head coach Emma Hayes, beat Germany 1-0 in the women's soccer semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics at Lyon Stadium in Lyon, France, on the 7th (Korea time). The U.S. succeeded in advancing to the finals for the first time in 12 years with Smith Sophia's winning goal in overtime.

The U.S. topped the Olympic stage four times (1996, 2004, 2008 and 2012). It boasts the most wins ever. However, the U.S. did not have a good atmosphere in the previous two tournaments. At the 2016 Rio Games, he was shockingly eliminated in the quarterfinals. In Tokyo in 2020, he ended his challenge in the semifinals. The United States, which has firmly crumpled its pride, aims to reclaim the throne for the first time in 12 years.



'AGAIN 2008'4th 金미국 U.S. vs. Brazil, women's soccer 'Golden Ending' in the final
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'AGAIN 2008'4th 金미국 U.S. vs. Brazil, women's soccer 'Golden Ending' in the final
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The last opponent against this is Brazil. Brazil, led by manager Artur Elias, won the semifinal match against Spain 4-2 at the Marseille Stadium in Marseille, France, on the 7th.

Brazil has made it to the finals for the first time in 16 years since 2008. Brazil has never won Olympic women's football. His best performance was in 2004 and 2008 when he finished second in a row.



'AGAIN 2008'4th 金미국 U.S. vs. Brazil, women's soccer 'Golden Ending' in the final
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Brazil will run toward Marta Vieira da Silva (Marta), who was born in 1986, who is about to retire. Marta is aiming for the Olympics 'Last Dance' He aims for a 'Happy Ending' on his sixth Olympic stage.

Marta announced her retirement from the national team after the Olympics. He made six appearances at the FIFA Women's World Cup and scored 17 goals. He has the record for most goals ever. But he had no connection to the Olympic gold medal. In Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008, both lost to the U.S. and won silver medals. Coincidentally, Marta will face the U.S. again in the final game. It is the first round match in 16 years.



It looks like it's going to be more desperate than ever for Marta. He did not enjoy the ground against Spain. Marta was sent off in the final group game. He was suspended for two games. He hit his opponent in the head during a bowl contest against Spain in the final group match. Got sent off with a red card, went into the bench in tears. In the end, I watched the quarterfinals against France and the semifinals against Spain from the stands. Marta smiled brightly when Brazil's advance to the finals was confirmed.

'AGAIN 2008'4th 金미국 U.S. vs. Brazil, women's soccer 'Golden Ending' in the final
Photo = AFP Yonhap News
'AGAIN 2008'4th 金미국 U.S. vs. Brazil, women's soccer 'Golden Ending' in the final
Photo = AFP Yonhap News
Spain was ahead in objective power. Spain ranks first in the FIFA rankings as of August. Brazil is ninth. The two teams also faced off once in the group stage of this tournament. At that time, Brazil lost 0-2 in the `exit variable.' The two teams, who met again in the semifinals, fought a slugfest. Brazil took the lead with an opponent's own goal in the 6th minute of the first half. The second score in the first half was scored in the extra time of the first half, finishing the first half 2-0. In the 27th minute of the second half, the third goal came out and effectively won the game. However, Brazil gave the mood with an own goal in the 40th minute of the second half. He overcame the crisis by adding one goal in extra time in the second half. Spain scored just before the end of the game and chased until the end, but failed to cross Brazil.



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