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Match 28 Hamilton - Waikato Stadium
weatherCode5
09 November
Korea Republic
2:4
USA
2:4 (0:1)
  • LEE Hyun Young (65', 85')
  • Courtney VERLOO (27', 78')
  • Kristie MEWIS (54')
  • Vicki DiMARTINO (84')

Referee Kirsi SAVOLAINEN

Summary

USA set up Germany showdown

USA set up Germany showdown

 USA set up a heavyweight semi-final duel with Germany and completed a bad day at the office for New Zealand 2008's Asian representatives with a 4-2 victory over Korea Republic in Hamilton. A crowd of 7,247 watched the Americans dominate a match in which they led from the 27th minute, when Amber Brooks headed intelligently back across goal for Courtney Verloo to knee home the opener. ...

Highlights

Line-up

KOR
USA
Substitute(s)
Coaches
KIM Yong Ho (KOR)
(USA) Kazbek TAMBI
Officials
  • Referee: Kirsi SAVOLAINEN (FIN)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Ella DE VRIES (BEL)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Tonja PAAVOLA (FIN)
  • Fourth official: Finau VULIVULI (FIJ)

Photos

  • US players Courtney Verloo and Kristie Mewis celebrate a goal during the quarter final against Korea Republic
  • US midfielder Kristie Mewis fights for the ball with Korea Republic's Yu Sun Oh
  • US players celebrate Vicki DiMartino's goal during the quarter final against Korea
  • US striker Courtney Verloo celebrates her first goal during the quarter final against Korea Republic
  • US players celebrates Courtney Verloo's goal against Korea Republic
  • Korea Republic's Hee Young Park fights for the ball with Crystal Dunn
  • Fans of Korea Republic support their team against USA
  • Korea Republic's Hyun Young Lee fights for the ball with USA's Olivia Klei
  • USA's Vicki DiMartino in action against Korea Republic

Quotes

Kim Yong Ho, Korea Republic coach
We didn't play as well today as we did against England because we lost our balance, and also our physical condition was not the best. We got tired quite quickly but I must give my players credit because, right until the end, they never gave up. These players have very bright futures.

Kazbek Tambi, USA coach
The kids have been getting a bit better every game and that culminated in their best game of the tournament today. I'm as much a fan as I am a coach and I was excited by what I saw out there today. Everybody played well, it was a great team effort, and I'm really proud of all of them. Now we go on to Germany, who we know are an awesome team and one of the favourites here.

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STATISTICS
Korea RepublicStatisticsUSA
5Shots20
3Corner kicks6
1Yellow cards0
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
48%Possession (%)52%