This summer was the year of the women’s World Cup. Sixteen teams battled it out to get a chance of winning, any soccer team's dream of raising that trophy high in the air as confetti falls and the world rejoices. Injuries, sweat, tears, smiles, tackles, shots, and blocks determined the teams who pushed through into the finals.
The first team to advance was USA. An intense semifinal against Brazil, which was determined by penalty kicks, led the USA the shot of winning the World Cup.
The team USA would be playing in the finals was the shocking advancement of Japan. Japan led a dominating 3-1 game over Sweden in the semifinals. A tough, intense, suspenseful game was played as the courageous Japanese and determined USA played their hearts out to the last and final whistle.
The shocker of the game was the end result. The underdogs came on top. These Japan women survived the tsunami and put everything they had into this tournament for their country and lost friends to become the champions of the Women’s World Cup of 2011.
Confetti fell as Japan raised their hands up high cheering and crying for the accomplishment that seemed impossible for these survivors. They proved the doubting world wrong. They fought for their country, friends, family, and one another. They have become the main example of the saying that what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.
By: Mallory Richardson
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