In one of the most incredible games I have ever witnessed, the United States women overcame ridiculous odds to defeat Brazil today in Germany to advance to the Women's World Cup semifinals.
Up 1-0 thanks to an early Brazil own goal, the United States held the lead until the 65th minute when Brazilian sensation Marta got behind the U.S. defense. In an awful sequence of refereeing by the head official Jacqui Melksham, a penalty was awarded even though no clear foul was committed. Not only did the referee give the PK, but she also assesses a red card to Rachel Buehler. What happened next was even more ridiculous. U.S. keeper Hope Solo saves the penalty taken by Brazil's Christiane, but for some insane reason, the referee orders it retaken again. Marta would bury the retake, and the game went on to extra time, even though the Brazilians have the man advantage for the final 20 minutes of regulation.
In the extra time, Brazil's Marta showed off her brilliance with an amazing volley in the 92nd minute. It was all done for the United States, as a game marred by horrible refereeing and Brazilian time wasting was coming to an end. That is until the latest goal in Women's World Cup history occured (below).
Absolutely incredible. The goal sent the game to penalties, where the US would eventually prevail 5-3, and move on to face France Wednesday in the semifinals.
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