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Match 30 Hangzhou - Hangzhou Dragon Stadium
weatherCode11
27 September
0:4 (0:2)
  • Leslie OSBORNE (20' OG)
  • MARTA (27', 79')
  • CRISTIANE (56')

Referee Nicole PETIGNAT (SUI)

Summary

US floored by brilliant Brazil

US floored by brilliant Brazil

Brazil created football history as only Brazil can, advancing to their first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup final with a majestic, Marta-inspired 4-0 win over pre-tournament favourites USA. The North Americans had gone into this match on the back of a 51-game unbeaten streak but although their cause was hindered considerably by the first-half dismissal of Shannon Boxx, they could have no ...

Highlights

Line-up

USA
BRA
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Greg RYAN (USA)
(BRA) Jorge BARCELLOS
Officials
  • Referee: Nicole PETIGNAT (SUI)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Karine VIVES SOLANA (FRA)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Corinne LAGRANGE (FRA)
  • Fourth official: Tammy OGSTON (AUS)

Photos

  • USA - Brazil (AFP)
  • USA - Brazil (AFP)
  • USA - Brazil (AFP)
  • USA - Brazil (AFP)
  • USA - Brazil (AFP)
  • USA - Brazil (AFP)
  • USA - Brazil (AFP)
  • USA - Brazil (AFP)
  • USA - Brazil (AFP)

Quotes

Marta, Brazil forward
It was a very difficult game but we produced, I think, a perfect performance. We are creating history by making the final and that is not down to me, it is down to a great performance by our team.

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STATISTICS
USAStatisticsBrazil
12Shots19
2Corner kicks4
2Yellow cards2
1Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
43%Possession (%)57%