Japan Wins Women’s World Cup Over US in Penalty Shoot-Out

Japan gave the United States a taste of their own medicine on Sunday, winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup 3—1 on penalties after dramatically tying the game 2—2 in the 117th minute of play.
Japan Wins Women’s World Cup Over US in Penalty Shoot-Out
Rahul Vaidyanath
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<a><img src="https://www.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2015/09/Japan119302860.jpg" alt="Ayumi Kaihori (L), Homare Sawa (center), and head coach Norio Sasaki hold a trio of trophies as Japan celebrates an improbable World Cup victory. (Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)" title="Ayumi Kaihori (L), Homare Sawa (center), and head coach Norio Sasaki hold a trio of trophies as Japan celebrates an improbable World Cup victory. (Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)" width="575" class="size-medium wp-image-1800787"/></a>
Ayumi Kaihori (L), Homare Sawa (center), and head coach Norio Sasaki hold a trio of trophies as Japan celebrates an improbable World Cup victory. (Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)
Rahul Vaidyanath
Rahul Vaidyanath
Journalist
Rahul Vaidyanath is a journalist with The Epoch Times in Ottawa. His areas of expertise include the economy, financial markets, China, and national defence and security. He has worked for the Bank of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., and investment banks in Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles.
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