By the way, Marta (FIFA player of the year for the last 5 years) became villain at a key moment in the second half. 15 minutes into the 2nd half, Buehller took down a Brazilian, drawing a RED card. She is gone for the next game. The USA played the rest of the game down one player. Brazil's Cristiane took the PK, and Solo blocked it. HOWEVER, 15 secs later, Brazil was given a retake, as the US had a defender cross the line too soon. NOTE: the crowd and TV crowd NEVER got an explanation until after regulation. Solo was incensed, giving her a yellow. Marta took the second PK and buried the shot.
From that moment on, Marta's aggressive style turned the crowd against the Brazilians. EVERY time she touched the ball, LOUD whistles and boos. The TV showed GERMAN fans whistling.
Brazil stopped pushing the ball. The US pushed the ball up, 1 player down through regulation.
Overtime started, and Brazil quickly pressed, earning Marta's 2nd goal. From that moment on, Brazil then played stall ball, stalling every which way possible... earning more whistles and boos. One player, Erika (?), suddenly collapsed by the goal, near the end of overtime. She was stretchered off, then as soon as she was over the goal line, GOT UP AND RAN TO THE MIDFIELD STRIPE.
With 3 minutes of stoppage time nearing close, Wambach's header did it.
All I can say is... WOW!! US plays France on Wednesday.
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