Japan, Women World Cup 2011 Winner – Japan look great in the Women's World Cup finals 2011. Playing dominate the fight, the U.S. was forced to the penalty time (3-1). This is the history of Japan. For the first time Sakura became Women's World Cup champion.
Japan showed never say die spirit in the game held at the Commerzbank Arena Frankfurt Japan lagged two times, but finally they able to force to extra time.
U.S team managed to make goal in minute 68, through Alexandra Morgan action. Japan equalized it on 81 minutes through their midfielder, Aya Miyama. The score still same as until the end of normal time.
In overtime, the United back ahead. This goal was scored by midfielder Abby Wambach in minute 114. But again, the Japanese got to score at minute 117, thanks to the action of team captain Homare Sawa.
Japan was playing 10 women after defender Azusa Iwashimizu expelled at minute 121 because of her violate with Alex Morgan. But the advantage of player amount did not make the Yanks a successful steal a goal.
Japan should be grateful to goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori that appeared attractive. Kaihori became a hero after thwarting two penalties. This success is the first for Japan after 26 times to take part in the tournament. For the U.S., it thwarted their efforts to lift the trophy for third time.
