US Women's Soccer Team Wins Gold at 2012 Olympics
Fourth Gold Medal in Five Olympics
Defeat Japan 2-1 in Final
The United States Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) has won the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, defeating Japan 2-1 in a thrilling final match. This marks the fourth time in five Olympics that the USWNT has won the gold medal, and their second straight Olympic title.
The USWNT took an early lead in the match, with Carli Lloyd scoring in the eighth minute. Japan equalized in the second half, but Abby Wambach scored the game-winning goal in the 120th minute of extra time.
The victory is a testament to the talent and determination of the USWNT, who have now won three of the last four World Cups and four of the last five Olympic gold medals. The team is considered one of the most dominant teams in women's soccer history.
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