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DAY 1: 2012 Olympics

The U.S. Women open up play in soccer with a thrilling comeback win against France, 4-2

  1. #usa #usa #usa #uswnt #alexmorgan
    Julianne Mandolfo
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    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:58:30

  2. The minute-by-minute view from the U.S. National Team:

  3. #USWNT players walk to the team bus. Almost time to depart for Hampden Park. yfrog.com/ob51nszj
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
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    Wed, Jul 25 2012 06:52:39
  4. The #USWNT has arrived at Hampden Park. it's a BEAUTIFUL day out. Great day to start the #Olympics! #London2012 yfrog.com/mnyuodij
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
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    Wed, Jul 25 2012 07:27:12
  5. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    #USWNT going right to left in this first half! And we're underway at #London2012! #USAvFRA in the 1st minute
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 09:00:25
  6. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    France 2, #USWNT 0 - Delie hammers it in from 14 yards after a corner. The ball was bouncing around and France reacted first to finish.
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 09:14:47
  7. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Pretty eventful last 10 minutes: 3 goals and a sub. The #USWNT have regained some momentum after Wambach's goal...
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 09:21:28
  8. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    That's Wambach's 5th career goal in the Olympics and first since the Gold Medal game in Athens 2004!
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 09:22:40
  9. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Morgan makes it 2-2! With an assist by Hope Solo! Solo's long ball is chased down by Morgan and she deftly flicks it over the 'keeper!
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 09:32:13
  10. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    #BabyHorse ties it up! What a strike from Morgan - that's her first-career Olympic goal! USA 2, FRA 2 - #USAvFRA
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 09:33:03
  11. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Halftime: #USWNT 2, France 2...Goals from Wambach and Morgan...Your thoughts on the first 45 min? #USAvFRA
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 09:47:52
  12. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Second half underway. Two changes for France, none for the #USWNT. #USAvFRA still at 2-2
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:03:32
  13. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Grat goal from Carli Lloyd! Rapinoe found space and cut it back for Lloyd. She beat her marker and drilled it into the corner from 22 yards!
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:13:34
  14. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Lloyd's goal makes it #USWNT 3, France 2 after 56 minutes! #USAvFRA
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:14:07
  15. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Huge penalty shout again for the #USWNT. Morgan touched it past Bompastor who clattered her in the box. No call though. #USAvFRA
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:18:11
  16. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Short corner and Morgan drills it to the near post. Heath was open but she couldn't find the header. #USWNT 3, FRA 2 #USAvFRA
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:22:15
  17. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Morgan scores her second! Heath squares a pass and Morgan taps into an empty net at the far post! #USWNT 4, FRA 2! #USAvFRA
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:24:34
  18. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Amy Rodriguez in for Alex Morgan. Two goals for Morgan: the first a deft flick and the second a tap in.
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:35:32
  19. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Sydney Leroux coming in for Megan Rapinoe. Leroux' first appearance in the Olympics! #USWNT 4, FRA 2 - 85 min
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:41:23
  20. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    With the sub, Rodriguez comes to right mid and Leroux goes up top with Wambach. #USAvFRA
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:43:02
  21. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    2 minutes of added time in Glasgow!
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:49:08
  22. ussoccer_wnt
    U.S. Soccer WNT@ussoccer_wnt
    Final: #USWNT 4, France 2...the USA comes from behind to score four goals and grab 3 points to start the #Olympics!
    Wed, Jul 25 2012 10:50:21

  23. OTHER PHOTOS AND REACTION TO DAY 1: 

  24. GREAT WIN YESTERDAY OVER FRANCE!!!! 4-2! way to go USWNT! what a great start to the olympic games!!! they came back after a 2-0 lead from france and showed their american fighting spirit! they deserve to win the gold!!! #uswnt #takinghomethegold #olympics
    Abby's BIGGEST Fan
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    Thu, Jul 26 2012 09:18:00
  25. Carli Lloyds goal ❤ #USA #Olympics2012 #USWNT #NeverGiveUp #GoForTheGold
    Nina Mann
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    Thu, Jul 26 2012 09:59:15

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