VIDEO: LIers celebrate U.S. win, berth in WC final
The United States' Abby Wambach celebrates scoring a goal during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Women's World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (July 13, 2011) Credit: AP
Newsday.com's Mario Gonzalez and Meredith Daniels visited Farmingdale and Babylon Wednesday and caught up with a few fans of the United States women's national team.
The U.S. defeated France, 3-1, thanks to goals by Lauren Cheney, Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan to advance to the Women's World Cup final against Japan on Sunday (2 p.m., ESPN).
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