The New York Times – Sports:
Salma Paralluelo’s goal in extra time delivered a victory over the Netherlands and a date with the Japan-Sweden winner.
Category: Soccer
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Is Japan the Best Team Left in the World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:
Champions in 2011, the team returned to the final in the next tournament and then fell behind the world’s best teams. It’s back, and playing like a champion.
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England Through to Quarterfinals of World Cup Despite Red Card for Lauren James
The New York Times – Sports:
Lauren James was sent off in the second half of England’s penalty shootout victory over Nigeria, which could prompt a suspension from FIFA.
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A Tiny Gap Reveals a Yawning One for the U.S. Women’s Team
The New York Times – Sports:
The idea that the United States was eliminated from the Women’s World Cup by a millimeter is an illusion. Denying that will only guarantee more failures.
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How the U.S. Was Eliminated From the Women’s World Cup, Shot by Shot
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The shootout was rapid-fire, but still agonizing for both Sweden, which moved to the World Cup quarterfinals, and the United States, which was eliminated.
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For Megan Rapinoe, an End Not Even She Could Have Imagined
The New York Times – Sports:
A missed penalty kick was cruel way to draw the curtain on a star’s World Cup career. But her influence and her legacy were never about soccer alone.
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World Cup: Alessia Russo and England See Big Things Ahead
The New York Times – Sports:
The England striker scored her first World Cup goal last week. She is just getting started.
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What Is the World Cup Headband Worn By the U.S. Players?
The New York Times – Sports:
Pre-wrap, a type of medical gauze intended for injured joints, has found a second life as stylish headwear in women’s soccer and other sports.
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World Cup: Netherlands Beats South Africa to Reach Quarterfinals
The New York Times – Sports:
A goal in each half delivered victory, and a date with Spain. But a South Africa striker made the day as difficult as possible.