Hope Solo makes a save on a penalty kick by Brazil’s Daiane to provide the winning margin for the U.S. in a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal. (Hannibal Hanschke / EPA)
American striker Abby Wambach scores with a header past Brazil goalkeeper Andreia and defender Daiane at Rudolf Harbig Stadium in Dresden, Germany, on Sunday. (Hannibal Hanschke / EPA)
U.S. forward Abby Wambach begins to celebrate after scoring on a header in the 122nd minute against Brazil on Sunday in a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal at Dresden, Germany. (Jens Wolf / EPA)
Brazilian striker Marta reacts after scoring the go-ahead goal against the U.S. in a Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday at Rudolf Harbig Stadium in Dresden, Germany. (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)
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American defender Rachel Buehler collides with Brazilian striker Marta in the penalty box during the second half of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday in Dresden, Germany. Buehler would be called for a foul and given a red card on the play, leading to Brazil’s first goal of the game. (Petr David Josek / Associated Press)
U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo is given a yellow card for arguing a controversial call by referee Jacqui Welksham on a replay of a penalty shot in the second half Sunday in the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against Brazil. (Petr David Josek / Associated Press)
Brazil’s Erika heads the ball ahead of American forward Amy Rodriguez in the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday at Rudolf Harbig Stadium. (Scott Heavey / Getty Images)
Hope Solo (L) saves the ball during the quarter-final match of the World Cup. (Odd Andersen / AFP / Getty Images)
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U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd tries to avoid a tackle by Brazil defender Formiga during their Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday at Rudolf Harbig Stadium. (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)
Brazil’s Marta is challenged by Alex Krieger of the U.S. during their Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday at Dresden, Germany. (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)
Brazil’s Rosana (L) and USA’s goalkeeper Hope Solo vie for the ball during the quarter final soccer match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. (Hannibal Hanschke / EPA)
American forward Amy Rodriguez and Brazil’s Fabiana vie for possession of the ball in the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday in Dresden, Germany. (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)
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Brazil defender Erika and a teammate challenge U.S. forward Abby Wambach for a header in the penalty box during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday in Dresden, Germany. (Johannes Eisele / AFP / Getty Images)
U.S. Coach Pia Sundhage talks to striker Lauren Cheney during their Women’s World Cup quarterfinal game against Brazil on Sunday in Dresden, Germany. (Odd Andersen / AFP / Getty Images)
U.S. forward Abby Wambach celebrates with midfielder Shannon Boxx (7) and defender Amy Le Peilbet after taking a 1-0 lead over Brazil in their Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday in Dresden, Germany. (Odd Andersen / AFP / Getty Images)