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Abby Wambach Asked For A 'F**king Goal' And Got One

Talk about a motivational speech.
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OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 26: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States acknowledges the crowd after defeating China 1-0 in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Quarter Final match at Lansdowne Stadium on June 26, 2015 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

You don't mess with Abby Wambach. Also, do what she says.

During halftime of the U.S.'s match against China in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup, the striker asked for one thing:

Well, ask and you shall receive, Abby. Because six minutes into the half, a goal came from Carli Lloyd.

If profanity gets the job done, then WE'LL TAKE IT, dammit!

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EDMONTON, AB - JUNE 22: Alex Morgan #13 of the United States scores her first goal against goalkeeper Stefany Castano #1 of Colombia in the second half in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Round of 16 match at Commonwealth Stadium on June 22, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Todd Korol/Getty Images) (credit:Todd Korol via Getty Images)
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EDMONTON, AB - JUNE 22: Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States scores a goal on a penalty kick in the second half against Colombia in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Round of 16 match at Commonwealth Stadium on June 22, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Todd Korol/Getty Images) (credit:Todd Korol via Getty Images)
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EDMONTON, AB - JUNE 22: Nataly Arias #14 of Colombia controls the ball against Abby Wambach #20 of the United States in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Round of 16 match at Commonwealth Stadium on June 22, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Carli Lloyd #10, Abby Wambach #20 and Sydney Leroux #2 of the United States celebrate with teammates after the 1-0 victory against Nigeria in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States celebrates with Megan Rapinoe #15 after Wambach scores a goal in the first half against Nigeria in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States celebrates scoring a goal in the first half against Nigeria in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States celebrates with Megan Rapinoe #15 after Wambach scores a goal in the first half against Nigeria in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States celebrates scoring a goal in the first half against Nigeria in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States celebrates scoring a goal in the first half against Nigeria in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Goalkeeper Precious Dede #1 of Nigeria blocks the pass by Alex Morgan #13 of the United States in the first half in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States runs into Evelyn Nwabuoku #14 of Nigeria in the first half in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: The United States poses for a team photo before taking on Nigeria in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Nigeria poses for a team photo before taking on the United States in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Julie Johnston #19 of the United States takes a shot against goalkeeper Precious Dede #1 of Nigeria in the first half in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Sarah Nnodim #22 of Nigeria controls the ball against Alex Morgan #13 of the United States in the first half in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Sarah Nnodim #22 of Nigeria controls the ball against Alex Morgan #13 of the United States in the first half in the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 16: Fans of the United States pose in front of an American flag before the Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 between the USA and Nigeria at BC Place Stadium on June 16, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) (credit:Rich Lam via Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, MB - JUNE 15: A fan of the United States looks on prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 match between Thailand and Germany at Winnipeg Stadium on June 15, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, MB - JUNE 12: Goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl #1 of Sweden alongside Caroline Seger #17 looks to make a save in the second half against the the United States in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 12, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, MB - JUNE 12: Goalkeeper Hope Solo #1 of the United States jumps with a group to make a save in the first half against Sweden in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 12, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, MB - JUNE 12: Goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl #1 of Sweden makes a save against the United States in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 12, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, MB - JUNE 12: United States soccer fans hold up signs as the United States takes on Sweden in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 12, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, MB - JUNE 12: Alex Morgan #13 of the United States goes under goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl #1 of Sweden as Lindahl looks to make a save in the second half in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 12, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, MB - JUNE 12: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States looks on in the second half against Sweden in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 12, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, MB - JUNE 12: Megan Rapinoe #15 of the United States with the ball in the second half against Sweden in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 12, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, MB - JUNE 12: Alex Morgan #13 of the United States holds her hip after an apparent injury in the second half against Sweden in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 12, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, MB - JUNE 12: Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States reacts as the ball hits her head after a corner in the second half against Sweden in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 12, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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WINNIPEG, MB - JUNE 12: Abby Wambach #20 shakes hands with Alex Morgan #13 of the United States in the second half against Sweden in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 12, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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USA's midfielder Tobin Heath topples over Germany's midfielder Tabea Kemme during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal on June 30, 2015. The USA won 2-0. AFP PHOTO/NICHOLAS KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NICHOLAS KAMM via Getty Images)
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Germany's midfielder Melanie Leupolz (16) and USA's midfielder Lauren Holiday fight for the ball during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal on June 30, 2015. The USA won 2-0. AFP PHOTO/NICHOLAS KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NICHOLAS KAMM via Getty Images)
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(TOP ROW FROM LEFT): USA defender Ali Krieger, forward Alex Morgan, defender Becky Sauerbrunn, goalkeeper Hope Solo, midfielder Lauren Holiday and defender Julie Johnston. (BOTTOM ROW FRO LEFT): USA midfielder Tobin Heath, midfielder Carli Lloyd, midfielder Morgan Brian, defender Meghan Klingenberg and midfielder Megan Rapinoe pose during the semi-final football match between USA and Germany during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal on June 30, 2015. USA won 2-0. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCK FIFE via Getty Images)
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USA's team celebrates winning the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match against the Germany at Olympic Stadium in Montreal on June 30, 2015. The USA won 2-0. AFP PHOTO/NICHOLAS KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NICHOLAS KAMM via Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 30: Kelley O'Hara and Lauren Holiday of the United States celebrate after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Dennis Grombkowski via Getty Images)
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USA defender Kelley O Hara (L) scores during the semi-final football match between USA and Germany during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal on June 30, 2015. USA won 2-0. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCK FIFE via Getty Images)
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USA defender Kelley O'Hara (L) celebrates her goal against Germany during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final football match at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal on June 30, 2015. The USA won 2-0. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCK FIFE via Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 30: The United States bench celebrates after Kelley O'Hara #5 of the United States scores in the second half against Germany in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Francois Laplante/FreestylePhoto/Getty Images) (credit:Francois Laplante/FreestylePhoto via Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 30: Hope Solo #1 of the United States calls out from the goal in the second half while taking on Germany in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Francois Laplante/FreestylePhoto/Getty Images) (credit:Francois Laplante/FreestylePhoto via Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 30: Gaolkeeper Hope Solo #1 of the United States celebrates after the USA 2-0 victory against Germany in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Francois Laplante/FreestylePhoto/Getty Images) (credit:Francois Laplante/FreestylePhoto via Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 30: Alex Morgan #13 of the United States reacts with teammate Meghan Klingenberg #22 after Morgan was fouled in the box in the second half against Germany in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) (credit:Minas Panagiotakis via Getty Images)
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USA defender Julie Johnston (L) and USA midfielder Tobin Heath (2nd-L) after their 2-0 victory over Germany in their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final match at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal on June 30, 2015. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCK FIFE via Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 30: Abby Wambach #20 of the United States celebrates after the USA 2-0 victory against Germany in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Elsa via Getty Images)
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USA forward Abby Wambach (L) is congratulated by Germany's goalkeeper Nadine Angerer (R) at the end of their semi-final football match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal on June 30, 2015. USA won 2-0. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRANCK FIFE via Getty Images)
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USA's and Germany' players shake hands after the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal on June 30, 2015. The USA won 2-0. AFP PHOTO/NICHOLAS KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NICHOLAS KAMM via Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 30: Megan Rapinoe #15 of the United States picks up Becky Sauerbrunn #4 after the USA 2-0 victory against Germany in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Elsa via Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 30: Alex Morgan #13, Hope Solo #1 and Lauren Holiday #12 of the United States celebrate the 2-0 victory against Germany in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Elsa via Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 30: Fans of the United States celebrate after the USA 2-0 victory against Germany in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Elsa via Getty Images)
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MONTREAL, QC - JUNE 30: Megan Rapinoe #15 of the United States celebrates after the USA 2-0 victory against Germany in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Semi-Final Match at Olympic Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Elsa via Getty Images)
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England's goalkeeper Karen Bardsley (center-left) embraces Toni Duggan (center-right) after their 2-1 loss to Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on July 1, 2015. A late own-goal by England defender Laura Bassett put defending champions Japan into the final of the Women's World Cup. AFP PHOTO / GEOFF ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GEOFF ROBINS via Getty Images)
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England's Toni Duggan wipes away a tear after her squad's 2-1 loss to Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on July 1, 2015. A late own-goal by England defender Laura Bassett put defending champions Japan into the final of the Women's World Cup. AFP PHOTO / GEOFF ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GEOFF ROBINS via Getty Images)
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England's Alex Scott prepares for a throw during their semi-final match against Japan in the FIFA Women's World Cup at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on July 1, 2015. A late own-goal by England defender Laura Bassett put defending champions Japan into the final of the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 win. AFP PHOTO / GEOFF ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GEOFF ROBINS via Getty Images)
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England's Katie Chapman (L) and Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (R) vie for the ball during their FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final match at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on July 1, 2015. A late own-goal by England defender Laura Bassett put defending champions Japan into the final of the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 win. AFP PHOTO / GEOFF ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GEOFF ROBINS via Getty Images)
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England's head coach Mark Sampson awaits the start of their semifinal match against Japan at the FIFA Women's World Cup at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on July 1, 2015. AFP PHOTO/GEOFF ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GEOFF ROBINS via Getty Images)
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EDMONTON, AB - JULY 01: Aya Miyama #8 of Japan leaps over Jill Scott #8 of England during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Semi Final match between Japan and England at Commonwealth Stadium on July 1, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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EDMONTON, AB - JULY 01: Goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori #18 of Japan saves a shot on goal against England during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Semi Final match between Japan and England at Commonwealth Stadium on July 1, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images)
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England's Jill Scott (L) and Steph Houghton hold each other following their last second loss to Japan in their semifinal match at the FIFA Women's World Cup at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on July 1, 2015. AFP PHOTO/GEOFF ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GEOFF ROBINS via Getty Images)
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Japan's Aya Miyama takes a penalty kick to score in the first half for a 1-0 lead during their FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final match against England at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on July 1, 2015. A late own-goal by England defender Laura Bassett put defending champions Japan into the final of the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 win. AFP PHOTO / GEOFF ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GEOFF ROBINS via Getty Images)
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(FILE PHOTO - Image Numbers 1051094 (L) and 479168002) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Paul Gascoigne of England (L) a member of the 1990 World Cup England Squad and Laura Bassett of England a member of the 2015 World Cup England Squad, both teams went out in the semi final stages of the World Cup nearly 25 years apart. ***LEFT IMAGE*** Paul Gascoigne of England bursts into tears after losing the FIFA World Cup Finals 1990 Semi-Final match between West Germany and England played at the Stadio Delle Alpi, in Turin, Italy on July 4, 1990. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after extra-time, with West Germany winning 4-3 in the penalty shoot-out. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** EDMONTON, AB - JULY 01: Laura Bassett of England is dejected after the FIFA Women's World Cup Semi Final match between Japan and England at the Commonwealth Stadium on July 1, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images via Getty Images)
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