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London Olympic 2012 News: USA Women's Soccer Team remarkable comback against France, 4-2

London : United Kingdom | Jul 26, 2012 at 11:47 AM PDT
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Alex Morgan Scores Twice To Lead US Comeback In Olympic Soccer Opener

As we all know that Abby Wambach is one of the USA Women's Soccer Team, who always contributed goals using her remarkable header goal. Wambach scored the opening goal in 4-2 win against France.

France scored 2-0 during the 15 minutes of the first half of the opening game at the 2012 London Olympics. But USA team knows their turned and proved that they are unstoppable from winning.

Shannon Boxx was injured in the 17th minute and subtituted by Carli Lloyd, one of the best midfielder. She scored in the 57th minute game to play from a long distance.

During the 19th minute game of the first half USA was down 2-0, Rapino kicked the ball from the corner and Abby Wambach quick decision to used her remarkable goal brings USA to 1-2.

A dangerous position for Alex Morgan didn't stop her for adding another goal kicking the ball in front of France keeper, 2-2.

USA became more confident that they are not left behind so they keep the ball rolling and again Carli Lloyd long distance goal gave them another positive comeback.

Alex Morgan scored for the second time during the 66th minute in an Olympic soccer tournament leaving France 4-2 two days before the opening ceremony and 400-mile plus away from London.

American next foe against Colombia on Saturday at Hampden Park Glasgow, Scotland.

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London Olympic 2012 News: USA Women's Soccer Team remarkable comback against France, 4-2
Mary Grace Keiner is based in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, United States of America, and is an Anchor for Allvoices.
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