Japan rallies twice before stunning U.S. on penalty kicks to win Women's World Cup

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    They came to play for their storm-ravaged country. They left with the Women's World Cup trophy, holding it high above their smiling faces, flecked with gold confetti.

    Japan stunned the Americans in a riveting Women's World Cup final, beating them 3-1 on penalty kicks Sunday after coming from behind twice in a 2-2 tie. Goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori made two brilliant saves in the shootout.

    "Before we went to the match tonight we had some commentary on television and we heard comments on the situation in Japan," coach Norio Sasaki said. "We wanted to use this opportunity to thank the people back home for the support that has been given."

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