Photos: World Cup Medal Round
PRAGUE, Czech Republic -- Team USA began its journey to Prague as an untested group of World Cup rookies. They ended it as champions.
With emotions running high, the U.S. staved off a furious late rally from Australia to preserve an 8-7 victory in the gold medal game of the 2009 FIL Women's World Cup.
Team USA officially erased the bitter memory of a loss to Australia at home in the 2005 World Cup final (Annapolis, Md.), claiming its sixth title since the quadrennial event's 1982 inception, including four over Australia.
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Photos: USA vs. Ireland (World Cup Quarterfinal)
Photos by Pellerins Photography. |
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Photos: USA vs. England (World Cup Semifinal) In its most dominant effort of the World Cup, the U.S. blasted England, 20-3. Photos by Pellerins Photography. |
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Photos: USA vs. Australia (World Cup Final) The U.S. survived a late scare from Australia and held on for an 8-7 win in the gold medal match. Photos by Pellerins Photography. |
