'AGAIN 2008'4th 金미국 U.S. vs. Brazil, women's soccer 'Golden Ending' in the final
Aug 07, 2024
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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.
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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.
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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.
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