Kelley O'Hara replaces Megan Rapinoe. Japan’s defence is up for this though, showing that fitness that Eddie Jones boasted of before the tournament. 5: 27 p.m.: U.S. women's soccer has a lot of proud moments. Assisted by Aya Miyama with a cross. Japan's had some chances, but the U.S. is just too strong. Yuki Nagasato (Japan) wins a free kick in the defensive half. The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final was a women's association football match that took place on 5 July 2015 at BC Place, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to determine the winner of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.It was played between Japan and the United States, in a rematch of the 2011 final.The stakes were high for both sides: if the United States won the match, it would be the only … Attempt missed. USA 4-2 Japan (Julie Johnston Own goal)Well now, that changes the context of this final considerably. 48 mins: And the U.S. has started the second half well, regaining some of the intensity with and without the ball that it lost as the first half wore on. Carli Lloyd (USA) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a set piece situation. Conceded by Saori Ariyoshi. A fine goal before halftime from Yuki Ogimi gave the Japanese a lifeline and Julie Johnston’s own goal early in the second half threatened to really reignite the contest as the U.S. lost its early intensity. Mana Iwabuchi (Japan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Corner, Japan. The Brave Blossoms brought the curtain down on their impressive World Cup campaign with a third win to go home on a high not, Sun 11 Oct 2015 21.45 BST Winners of three straight Olympic gold medals, the Americans made an underwhelming start to this World Cup, making it through the early rounds thanks to superb defensive performances despite stuttering offensive offerings. 27 mins: Goal! Fry returns from the sin-bin. A very impressive start for the Americans. Alex Morgan (USA) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Up to the 10 metre line, but Durutalo gets the better of Mafi and earns yet another American penalty. Thank you so much for joining us and for all your comments and views. 73 min A couple more Japanese changes as Tui replaces Broadhurst and Hesketh comes on for Ono. You won’t be missed, guys. 2 mins: The Japan half of the field is basking in sunshine, while the U.S. side is already in the shade. And, while England's Geoff Hurst needed extra time to get his in 1966, she did it inside just 16 minutes. Ono is back up and OK; that tackle from Manoa was perhaps a fraction late, but there was nothing especially serious about it. The USA are stretched and Wing goes round Palamo, only to be taken down by a desperate last-ditch tackle. 7:36 p.m.: (78:45) Abby Wambach comes in and gets a huge reception. The U.S.'s best scorer does it again, and scores at the five minute mark. 6:51 p.m.: Some impressive stats for the U.S. in the first half, as the four goals are the fastest in the history of the FIFA Women's World Cup final. 7:11 p.m.: (53:46) And U.S. gets it back! After being a bit stagnant in its first WWC games, the U.s. really came alive against Germany. 64 min Taken in and Japan get a big driving maul up to halfway, before Mafi comes away from it and smashes his way over the gain line again. #USAvJPN #SheBelieves pic.twitter.com/AyqsMXRaBB. 79 min Penalty USA for not rolling away and Wyles goes quickly. Box score, stats, odds, highlights, play-by-play, social & more View the UNITED STATES vs. JAPAN game played on July 05, 2015. While there's a brief pause in the action, here's a look at Lloyd's brilliant hat-trick goal: 18 mins: Chance for the USA! 69 min Now Japan get the driving maul going from the lineout, but the USA do well to hold it up and send it crabbing infield. Here are some interesting stats, via ESPN. Mizuho Sakaguchi (Japan) wins a free kick in the defensive half. But it was clear that the team would have to up its game in possession if it was to have a chance when coming up against the elite teams in the latter stages. Anyhow, a moment of excitement as Ngwenya bursts down the right and offloads inside to Manoa. Substitution, Japan. Available for everyone, funded by readers. The United States wins 5-2 over Japan. 39 mins: Japan makes its second substitution before halftime, with Nahomi Kawasumi being replaced by Yuika Sugasawa. Corner, Japan. We’ll miss the likes of them, Georgia, Romania, Fiji, Uruguay, Canada and Namibia, all of whom helped light this tournament up. Aya Miyama (Japan) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. 50 min John Champion continues to refer to Adge MacGinty, despite that not being (a) his name or (b) a name. Japan’s progress had been steady through to the last four. Check out this video. 6:57 p.m.: Soccer fans aren't usually treated to such a high-scoring affair. Substitution, USA. Corner, USA. Corner, USA. That's the first goal the U.S. has given up since the first game of the World Cup. Goal! Attempt saved. Assisted by Shinobu Ohno. Attempt missed. Box score, stats, odds, highlights, play-by-play, social & more Check back here for video highlights and live score updates just ahead of kickoff in Vancouver, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT. Carli Lloyd was the undoubted star of the show, once again showing her brilliant talent with two clinical finishes off Megan Rapinoe deliveries. 7:07 p.m.: (49:20) Morgan Brian gets a pretty shot off, but Japan's keeper makes a great save to tip the ball away at the top of the crossbar. Assisted by Aya Miyama. Wing and Ives carry it forward, but the USA scramble their defence. 8:10 p.m.: Team USA is awarded the FIFA World Cup trophy. 7:37 p.m.: At the 80th minute mark, USA still leads 5-2. 1 min: And Japan gets the 2015 Women’s World Cup final underway! USA 4, Japan 0. They go through the phases, up over halfway, but then, perhaps shattered, Tatekawa gets it at first receiver and thumps it into the crowd. Carli Lloyd (USA) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. A free kick coming up. Rumi Utsugi (Japan) left footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right. And join in the conversation in the comments section below. Scrum five, USA. After taking plenty of, not unjustifiable, criticism as the U.S. struggled through the early rounds of the tournament, she’s now minutes away from leading her country to World Cup glory just over a year after taking over as coach in difficult circumstances. m_gallery = "us_wins_5-2_over_japan_in_wome"; ... 69 min: Japan need to score very … There’s a podcast tomorrow, too, if you fancy hearing what I, Andy Zaltzman and other exciting mystery guests sound like.