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Today in Sports - U.S. beats Brazil 2-1 to win the women’s soccer gold medal at the Athens Olympics

Tarpley and Wambach scored in a 2-1 win as the United States finished the tournament undefeated and claimed its first Olympic women’s soccer gold.

  • At the Athens Olympics, the U.S. defeated Brazil 2-1 to capture the women's football gold medal, concluding a highly successful tournament campaign.
  • Throughout the Athens Olympics, the American team maintained an undefeated record, overcoming every opponent to reach the final championship match.
  • Lindsay Tarpley and Abby Wambach provided the crucial goals, each contributing to the decisive 2-1 victory over Brazil.
  • Brazil's challenge in the final match tested the U.S., but the American squad held firm to secure the gold medal.
  • With this win, the squad departs the Athens Olympics having cemented their legacy as a premier team in international women's football.
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Today in Sports - U.S. beats Brazil 2-1 to win the women’s soccer gold medal at the Athens Olympics

Today in Sports, August 26 - U.S. beats Brazil 2-1 to win the women’s soccer gold medal at the Athens Olympics

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