Holy fuck!

ABBY!
C'MON HOPE!!!

ETA:
The US dodged a bullet. The penalty call was the correct one, and if you call the foul, you have to give the red card for preventing a goal scoring opportunity.

However, that retake? That was pure bullshit.

It was pointed out on the ESPN broadcast that Brazil's second goal shouldn't have counted because the pass to Marta came from an offside position. However, Marta's finish was magic.
People really love to hate Marta. That's too bad, I don't think she deserves it.

The US (and Brazil) just wilted in the heat and humidity. Their passing needs to be much, much crisper to win. I think they can out muscle and out intimidate France, but if they meet Sweden in the final, they need to be sharp.

US v Brazil - Halftime

So far so okay...
The US defense has been good against Brazil thus far. They've kept the Brazilians in front  of them. They surrounding Marta when she gets the ball, and most importantly, they're frustrating the fuck out of that team. Brazil loses their heads, they're gonna lose the game.

On the other hand, what's with all the tired passing from the US? Get your fucking heads in the game, offense. You need to connect a lot more cleanly with your forwards. This long ball shit ain't gonna do it. You'll be chasing those gold jerseys all game if you keep this up.

Man, my butterflies doing push-ups watching this. The stream of profanity I'm letting loose with each poor US pass is gonna teach my twin toddler girls new words. :)

Why the Marta hate?

I'm surprised to hear the whistles every time Marta touches the ball. What's the deal? Why her?