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This years final was a repeat of the 2011 final in the team that took part only. As the outcome was very different and one many were not expecting. When the USA won 5-2 to earn the title of World Champions.</p>
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The World Cup Final took place last night (US time) between the current holders Japan and the No 2 ranked side USA.</p>
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The USA and Japan both used different tactics in the run-up to the game and conceded very few goals. So no one expected what was to come...</p>
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As <strong>Carli Lloyd</strong> scored from a corner after running in from outside the box, to start the campaign. A free kick set her up for her second as she was unmarked and able to score a tap in to send the match to <strong>2-0 inside the first five minutes</strong>. Lauren Holiday then scored the third goal in the 14th minute, with a well-executed finish. </p>
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<span style="line-height: 1.1em;">Before Japan could blink the USA had scored another just a minute later. When</span><span style="line-height: 13.1999998092651px;"> Lloyd scored an absolutely stunning strike taken from just over the halfway line sending her to her hat trick and the USA to <strong>4-0 up inside 16th minute</strong>,</span><span style="line-height: 1.1em;"> which is unheard of in finals, and all the more special against the previous winner <strong>Japan</strong>.</span></p>
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However, Japan were determined to go to keep fighting as <strong>Ogimi</strong> was able to turn and score in the box, to get one back. So the first half ended 4-1.</p>
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The second half began much as the first half ended, with USA gaining the majority of chances. But Japan were gifted a goal, in the 52nd minute when <strong>Julie</strong><strong> Johnston</strong> scored an own goal sending the result to 4-2. </p>
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Just as Japan thought the comeback was on, <strong>Tobin Heath </strong>had other ideas after scoring a composed finish inside the box to send the score line to 5-2. Virtually putting the Cup beyond Japan's reach. Despite some late chances from both sides. It was the USA who deservedly won the tournament with the final score at 5-2.</p>
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<strong>Carli Lloyd</strong> played a fantastic final and was awarded the <strong>Golden Ball</strong> for her performances throughout the tournament, while USA keeper <strong>Hope Solo</strong>, who also had a fantastic final, was awarded the <strong>Golden Glove</strong> for the fewest goals conceded.</p>
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Many praised the USA's desire and composure throughout the tournament which shone through in their final match. And so they are now <strong>World Cup Champions! </strong></p>
