HERAKLIO, Greece (August 26, 2004) – Kristine Lilly sent a left-footed inswinging corner kick to the back post and Abby Wambach headed back to the near post and into the net off the head of a Brazilian defender on the goal line as the U.S. topped Brazil to win the gold medal. To open the scoringBrandi Chastain won the ball in midfield and played it to give the U.S. a 1-0 lead before halftime, but Brazil came back in the second half with a goal by Prentina.
Brazil also hit Briana Scurry's right post twice during the half. Recap the action with ussoccer.com's MatchTracker, presented by Philips Electronics (link above).
Center Circle Extra -- She's funny. She's smart. She's always saying what's on her mind. She's Julie Foudy. The U.S. WNT midfielder and captain on the pitch sat down with ussoccer.com to give us some insight into what makes.
Kari Seitz is one of two American soccer officials at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Seitz has been part of the FIFA International Panel of Referees since 1999, and previously officiated in the 1999 and 2003 Women’s World Cups and the 2004 CONCACAF Women’s U-19 World Championship. She will be updating us on her time at the games with reports every few days. Her first five installments are now available.
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