Japan defeated Sweden today, 3-1, and will be making it's first appearance in a World Cup Final. They will meet the United States who, earlier, overwhelmed France late and won 3-1 on a rain-slicked field.
It's hard for the world to not root for the big underdogs from Japan, especially after the Japanese players once again unfurled a huge banner after the match that read, "To Our Friends Around the World; Thank You For Your Support," which refers to the world-wide outpouring of aid after the the March 11 tsunami and earthquake that left 23,000 people dead or missing.
The U.S. team hopes to win their first World Cup title since 1999 when they defeated China.
The Japanese just want to bring hope home.
Showing posts with label Nahomi Kawasumi. Show all posts
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
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