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USA-New Zealand: Quotes
Tuesday 12 August 2008
"It's great how we've fought back since the opening game against Norway. The whole team, myself included, are gaining in confidence the longer we're together." Pia Sundhage, USA coach
Norway-Japan: Quotes
Tuesday 12 August 2008
"We're very disappointed, especially with our second-half performance. Japan made really good use of the spaces we left them. The most important thing for us is to put this game behind us quickly and focus on the clash against Brazil. ...
Five-star Japan sink Norway
Tuesday 12 August 2008
Japan's 5-1 defeat of Norway sees them through to the last eight from Group G. They join the Scandinavians and USA in the next round.
Dominant USA avoid Brazil
Tuesday 12 August 2008
USA beat New Zealand 4-0 to pip Norway to top spot in Group G on goal difference. The result means the US avoid a meeting with Brazil.
Group G goes to the wire
Sunday 10 August 2008
With Norway assured of their place in the last eight, the tasks facing USA, Japan and New Zealand are clear as they battle to stay alive.
Pia's recipe for success
Sunday 10 August 2008
USA coach Pia Sundhage believes that her team's current way of playing can help bring the results needed to progress further at the Olympics.