ISI Photos specializes in high-end sports photography and offers a robust, searchable database with exclusive image content to its commercial and editorial clients, which include Pepsi, VISA, Nike, Unilever, Chevrolet, PBS, Scholastic Books, Sports Illustrated... Read more >>. After remaining defensively solid throughout the tournament but struggling at times for fluency up front, the U.S. saved the best for last as they clicked all over the pitch and deservedly emerged triumphant. We apologize for the inconvenience. Play video Highlights - Japan 2-2 USA (3-1 pens) Highlights - Japan 2-2 USA (3-1 pens) Play video Highlights - Japan 2-2 USA (3-1 pens) Video 3 minutes 3 seconds Video 3 minutes 3 seconds 3:03 View: 100 | 500. Please wait a few minutes and try again. Click to Batch Download Slideshow. @Yuki_Ogimi scores for #JPN against #USWNT in the #FIFAWWCFinal - https://t.co/4L57zO4Jjm #nadeshiko #USAvJPN. It's a surreal moment, we made history. The Japanese were finally able to recover after finding themselves 4-0 down, and they found a glimmer of hope when Ogimi curled a lovely finish past Hope Solo: . It was played between Japan and the United States, in a rematch of the 2011 final. These factors could all play vital roles. If the problem persists, open a ticket on our support page You train and train and train and I dreamed of scoring a shot like that. Error Message: Backend or gateway connection timeout. She said: I did it once in training but very rarely do you wind up and hit it like that. With the result assured, Jill Ellis allowed veterans Abby Wambach and Christie Rampone to enjoy appearances in what will be their final World Cup. I'm just really proud of everyone. This is one of the greatest games in U.S. *sports* history. Come the next World Cup, many of the USA's key players will be on the wrong side of 30, so the challenge for Ellis will be to continue the development of the likes of Johnston and Morgan Brian, as well as integrating other young players over time. Come visit the White House with the World Cup soon. —with Holiday scoring amid a 13-minute hat-trick for Lloyd. If you are just visiting the site, just wait a bit and it should be back soon. In a thrilling, if one-sided, final, the United States thrashed Japan 5-2 in the 2015 Women's World Cup. USA and Japan went to penalties to decide the 2011 Women's World Cup final. Women’s World Cup 2015 Final: U.S.A. vs. Japan – Highlights and Analysis By The New York Times July 5, 2015 July 5, 2015 3:30 pm ET Jul 5, 2015 2015-07-06T01:09:42+00:00 Based on her outstanding management of the U.S. so far though, the USWNT has little to worry about going forward. At the final whistle, it was time to party like it was 1999, and the moment was captured by the USWNT's official Twitter feed: U.S. President Barack Obama led the praise and celebration on Twitter: What a win for Team USA! In a thrilling, if one-sided, final, the United States thrashed Japan 5-2 in the 2015 Women's World Cup. What if USWNT, Japan go to PKs again? She earned it. Christie Rampone, Amy Rodriguez, Meghan... Christie Rampone, Julie Johnston, Abby Wambach, The world cup trophy is presented to the US Team, Lori Chalupny, Megan Rapinoe, Julie Johnston, Kelley O'Hara, Meghan Klingenberg, Megan Rapinoe, Shannon Boxx, Christie Rampone, Amy Rodriguez, Megan Rapinoe, Meghan Klingenberg, Alyssa Naeher. they have our firewall IPs whitelisted. @CarliLloyd lobs the keeper from the halfway line! FOX Sports' Jon Morosi believes the 32-year-old's performance transcended football in the United States: Carli Lloyd isn't merely having one of the great days in U.S. soccer history. and we will assist with troubleshooting. Carli Lloyd's opening goal for #USWNT against #JPN in #FIFAWWCFinal - https://t.co/dGsXeKa4Li #fifawwc #USAvJPN @CarliLloyd. Carli Lloyd's hat-trick and a goal from Lauren Holiday put the USA up 4-0 inside 16 minutes, before Yuki Ogimi and a Julie Johnston own goal gave Japan some hope, but Tobin Heath's strike sealed the win for the USA. Great game @CarliLloyd! Her trio of strikes put her level with tournament top scorer Celia Sasic on six goals, meaning they tie for the Golden Boot. USWNT vs Japan, FIFA Women's World Cup Final 2015, July 5, 2015 (803 images) Share. If you own the web site, please verify with your hosting company if your server is up and running and if The final began at a frantic pace as the USA hit Japan for six—well, four—with Holiday scoring amid a 13-minute hat-trick for Lloyd. What if they do again in 2015… Your country is so proud of all of you. Sucuri Network blocked by Origin Firewall. The goal was the first the U.S. had conceded in the tournament since their opening match with Australia. The match can also be seen any time on BBC iPlayer, FOX Soccer 2 Go and FOX Sports GO. Per Alistair Magowan of BBC Sport, Lloyd could hardly believe what she'd done. https://t.co/DAPWjGu1TZ #USAvJPN #FIFAWWCFinal #FIFAWWC. On the 16th minute, Lloyd completed her hat-trick with a strike of incredible quality, lobbing the Japanese goalkeeper from the halfway line: What a way to net your hat-trick! The Nadeshiko halved the deficit shortly after the break when a free-kick deflected off Johnston, but Japan's hopes of a comeback were quickly quashed. Holiday proved just as clinical after Azusa Iwashimizu's disastrous attempt to head the ball clear fell perfectly for her on the volley, putting the Americans firmly in control. I did it once in training but very rarely do you wind up and hit it like that. As Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl notes, Lloyd also enjoyed another prestigious honour: Carli Lloyd wins the Golden Ball as the best player of the World Cup. Composure is the key to a USWNT victory in the 2015 Women's World Cup Final, and they cannot use revenge as the main driving force against a potentially frustrating Japan side. 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. Lloyd opened the scoring after just three minutes, latching on to Megan Rapinoe's expertly taken corner to slot home in style. The U.S. women's national soccer team continued to show a ruthless edge in front of goal, as Lloyd pounced on a defensive mix-up to double their lead just two minutes later. Just two minutes later, Heath took advantage of yet more sloppy play from Japan's defence to complete the rout. For those who missed the action, here's how to catch up on an outstanding World Cup final. https://support.sucuri.net The win is the United States' third victory in the competition, following triumphs in 1991 and 1999.