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Message: [QUOTE="eebmg, post: 3057660, member: 7548"] I was able to see only the last 15' of the game. The recap can be found here [URL="http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/26098715/us-women-settle-draw-shebelieves-cup-opener-japan"]U.S. women settle for draw in SheBelieves Cup opener with Japan[/URL] Still, what is not mentioned in the article was that with the score 2-1 US in the 83' or so when one of the Assistant referee's was injured (hobbled with a cramp ?) . Instead of replacing her with an alternate (which they have), they took about 10' to get her well enough to continue while the players were forced to stand around in very cold conditions. 2 minutes later, Japan splits our defense and poof. I know it is not an excuse for our defensive lapses but that should not happen. Anyway, I am not very confident in our team. France at home is a strong favorite and 4 or 5 other teams could beat us if we are not on the very top of our game. [/QUOTE]