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FIFA WWC: USA, Japan draw battle line

FIFA WWC: USA, Japan draw battle line

‘BRAZUCA’ : World Cup models display replica of the 2014 World Cup ball named Brazuca.

The 2015 FIFA women world cup comes to a fitting final today in Vancouver, Canada with the USA and Japanese women battling for supremacy for the defending champions and may be revenge for the USA.

Abby Wambach responded to USA’s defeat to Japan in the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 by making a vow. “I’ll be back for more.”

The feted striker has been as good as her word, helping the Stars and Stripes battle their way back to another World Cup Final against the Japanese, an occasion on which the veteran hopes to land the one trophy that has eluded her so far.

The 35-year-old knows how it feels to beat the Nadeshiko, having helped US overcome them to claim gold in the final of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament London 2012. A repeat of that achievement and Wambach can set the seal on a brilliant career by winning the title that matters to her most.

It’s going to be a very exciting game. To be honest, it’ll be great to play Japan because they’re a fantastic team.

“We’ve faced them in the last two big finals and now we’re fighting it out for another World Cup”