Women's World Cup TV Schedule, Time & Prediction - USA Vs. Japan GameThread
by Martin Shatzer on Jul 17, 2011 11:57 AM EDT
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The Women's World Cup Final is just hours away as the USA vs. Japan matchup kicks off this afternoon.
Game Time: 2:45 PM Eastern (8:45 PM local time)
TV: ESPN
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Projected starting lineup: The United States seem likely to return to the lineup used in their quarterfinal victory over Brazil as Rachel Buehler will reclaim her starting job from Becky Sauerbrunn after missing the semifinal win over France due to a (phony) red card suspension. Buehler will rejoin Ali Krieger, Christie Rampone, and Amy Le Peilbet in defense. The midfield will once again feature Shannon Boxx and Amy Rodriguez on the wings (although Rodriguez hasn't been much of a factor in this World Cup and could be a candidate for replacement), with Carli Lloyd and Lauren Cheney in the middle. Heather O'Reilly and Abby Wambach will be the lead attackers, and to answer the question that nobody is asking, yes Hope Solo will start in goal.
Prediction: The USWNT has never lost to Japan, with a 22-0-3 all-time record, outscoring them 77-13. The U.S. is also undefeated (2-0) in World Cup Finals. So its very possible that this match won't be close. But this is also the most difficult Japanese team that the Americans have ever faced. They've already outlasted Germany in extra time, and beat Sweden, the only team to have a win over the U.S. in this World Cup. But I expect the USA to pull away late after an evenly played first half. Look for Pia Sundhage's substitutions (Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan) to play an important part in a victory once again, and the Americans to capture the 2011 Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win.
If you're looking for a place to chat about the match with other local fans, you've found it. This is your place for pre-game, in-game, and post-game discussion.
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USA starting lineup:
Solo; Krieger, Buehler, Rampone, LePeilbet; O’Reilly, Lloyd, Boxx, Rapinoe; Cheney, Wambach
Rapinoe starts ahead of Rodriguez, which isn’t a big surprise since A-Rod has struggled to find results in this tournament, but is a questionable decision if only because Rapinoe has been so good off the bench. Why mess with a good thing?
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+1 for Sundhage
The tactical change up by Pia Sundhage has worked. I was a bit nervous too, messing with a good thing, but our possession has completely disrupted Japan’s possession oriented offense.
If anyone could score while sitting, it’s Abby.
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by Martin Shatzer on Jul 17, 2011 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice ball from Rapinoe.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 17, 2011 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
USA dominating early chances as Rapinoe puts one just wide after a perfect setup from Cheney. They’ll get one of these.
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And another chance as Rapinoe rings it off the outside of the near post. She’s been real active, proving that she deserved the start.
Now let’s finish one!
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Let’s hope so. Don’t want it to come back and bite them later in the match.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 17, 2011 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Reply fail. That was in response to “They’ll get one of these.”
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 17, 2011 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Crossbar!
Goddamn that was a nice looking left-footed shot from Wambach. Hits the underside of the bar and bounces down and out. One inch lower and we’re 1-0.
Nice Chris Pontius impression that.
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Japan gets their first legitimate chance of the match after a failed clearance attempt from Le Peilbet. Results in a weak shot right at Solo. That’s not going to beat her.
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Great job by Cheney to stay right with the Japanese backline and then get behind them on the Le Peilbet cross, but her header is over the bar once again. The Japan keeper is just 5’-7". Gotta get those on target to test her.
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Really should be 2-0 USA or so… Now I’m nervous.
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If we were dominating any less, I might be nervous
But we got this.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 17, 2011 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know, the US worked a ton that half and Japan didn’t do much of anything. The energy level may slowly shift toward Japan as the second begins and carries on.
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by UZ on Jul 17, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Their fitness level is nowhere close to ours, but I know what you mean
by BrunoReturns on Jul 17, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Or the World Cup referees controversially call ‘no decision’
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by UZ on Jul 17, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a switch
Up till now in this WC, the US has been lackluster in possession and clinical on the finishes. Now it’s the opposite. We might be wishing for the former before this is done. We look good, but we can’t let Japan stay in the game like this…. need a quick start in the 2nd half.
Carly Lloyd
needs to stop trying to bomb shots from 25 yards out. She’s personally killed four attacks.
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by bigbluethruandthru on Jul 17, 2011 3:41 PM EDT reply actions
Confident, but not comfortable.
I feel like there’s at least one goal in the US in the second half, but Japan got dangerous late. Halftime came at a good time.
Formerly 'snail. You get used to it after a while.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 17, 2011 3:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Morgan’s not bad, at least.
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by UZ on Jul 17, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh for crying out loud
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Alex Morgan, complete with perfect facial structure/cheek bones, hits the post again on a toe poke. Aggressive substitution from Sundhage doesn’t pay off quite yet.
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this
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by bigbluethruandthru on Jul 17, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh wow, referee screwed up in our favor big time.
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A little help from the referee there.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 17, 2011 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
Oh wow. Good cross from O’Reilly and Wambach puts it on target, but its right in the middle and the Japan GK makes the jumping save.
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MORGANNNN
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ALEX MORGAN!
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 17, 2011 4:09 PM EDT reply actions
Moments after Japan’s attacking sub can’t get through the U.S. defense, Rapinoe finds a streaking (I wish) Alex Morgan who puts it into the far side netting.
Love the emotion in the celebration. YES!
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Ok. So did anyone else see the chubby American boy in the stands celebrate by lifting his shirt up over his manboobs and jumping up and down?
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Hahaha yes.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Jul 17, 2011 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Martin Shatzer on Jul 17, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Truffle shuffle!
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by UZ on Jul 17, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Another +1 for Sundhage
The tactical change to start the game put us on the front foot from the beginning, and completely took Japan out of their game. Then the halftime substitute scores a goal. I know I’m not the first to say this, but you think Sundhage would be willing to coach the USMNT?
Ahaha, twitter
JSoccerMagazine
Could be a 3-0 game now as Japan go for a goal … 1-1 OR leave gaps at the back for another long ball to add to the score?JSoccerMagazine
Noticing how dirty (compared to other players but not to men) that USA goalscorer is! But ref equal to it – except for the goal
Here thar be angry Japanese fans.
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Wooooow, nice D
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1-1
Really should’ve just let Solo come out and grab it after the initial stop.
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by Martin Shatzer on Jul 17, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Classic defender panic move
never cross the ball across your box if there are any forwards that close.
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by bigbluethruandthru on Jul 17, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Par for the course
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by bigbluethruandthru on Jul 17, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Extra time. Hoping for another moment like this
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by Martin Shatzer on Jul 17, 2011 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I’d be up for some Truffle Shuffle 2.0.
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by UZ on Jul 17, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
U.S. needs another sub
How about a chance at redemption for Amy Rodriguez?
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Yes!
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"The U.S. just trying to get something off Abby Wambach's head you feel"
Ian Darke should do play-by-play on every U.S. game for the rest of time.
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He should just do every game in general, find a way to clone him.
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by UZ on Jul 17, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Surprised no one seems to be bringing up Sundhage’s decision to play Buehler ahead of Saeuerbrunn.
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Seems like a lot of confusion in the backline
When there’s any pressure.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 17, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuckin figures
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by Martin Shatzer on Jul 17, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice timing for Solo to get injured, eh?
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Dear lord, this ending
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Heath’s shot looked on target and could have been the winner. Unlucky to hit a Japanese player in the back.
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by Martin Shatzer on Jul 17, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate nothing more than penalty kicks.
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Boxx and Lloyd were both terrible today, better let them kick first!
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Totally expected Lloyd’s shot to go over. Its what she did for the first 120 minutes, why would the PKs be any different?
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by Martin Shatzer on Jul 17, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Chokejob.
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