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Japan Tops USA For First Time Ever In Grueling Women's World Cup Final

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Goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori saved two penalty kicks in the shootout, just minutes after Homare Sawa scored the tying goal late in extra time, and Japan defeated the U.S. 3-1 on penalties Sunday after a 2-2 draw to win its first title.

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Japan Tops USA For First Time Ever In Grueling Women's World Cup Final

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