14 Jul 2011

USA and Japan in Women's World Cup final

11:02 am on 14 July 2011

The United States will play Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup final on Sunday.

USA scored twice in the last 11 minutes to overcome France 3-1 in the first semi-final. They led 1-0 at half-time.

Japan beat Sweden 3-1 in the other semi-final. The tournament is being played in Frankfurt, Germany.

The United States previously won the title in 1991 and 1999.