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Match 26 Beijing - Workers' Stadium
21 August
Brazil
0:1
USA
0:1 a.e.t.
  • Carli LLOYD (96')

Referee Dagmar DAMKOVA

Summary

Déjà vu for dynastic US

Déjà vu for dynastic US

 It was a case of Déjà vu as the USA beat Brazil to the gold medal in extra time for the second straight Olympic final on Thursday in Beijing. A Carli Lloyd goal in the 96th minute was the only difference between the sides as they collect their third top Olympic prize in four instalments. Brazil, as they did four years ago in Athens, and last year at the FIFA Women's World Cup, have to ...

Line-up

BRA
USA
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Jorge BARCELLOS (BRA)
(SWE) Pia SUNDHAGE
Officials
  • Referee: Dagmar DAMKOVA (CZE)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Maria Luisa VILLA GUTIERREZ (ESP)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Hege STEINLUND (NOR)
  • Fourth official: Christine BECK (GER)

Photos

  • Lori Chalupny of the US (C) and Renata Costa of Brazil fight for the ball during their women's footb
  • Marta of Brazil (R) in action against the USA in the women's Olympic final.
  • US players celebrate after they won the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games women's football final on august
  • Amy Rodriguez of the US (L) and Erika of Brazil fight for the ball during their women's football gol
  • Lori Chalupny of the US (R) and Daniela of Brazil fight for the ball during their women's football g
  • Lori Chalupny of the US (L) and Fabiana of Brazil fight for the ball during their women's football g
  • Carli Lloyd (2nd R) of US celebrates
  • US players celebrate with their gold medals after beating Brazil 1-0 in the women's football competi
  • A Brazil supporter reacts after the US team defeated Brazil in extra time to win the women's footbal

    • Quotes

    "When I was a child I wasn't allowed to play football because I was a girl, and here I am today looking at this gold medal. I'm very proud and thrilled with this victory," Pia Sundhage, USA coach

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