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The match between USA and Colombia was a closely contested battle and the referee ended up playing a big part awarding two penalties and sending of the Colombian Goalie. But the USA were able to beat their opponents 2-0 to progress to the Quarter Finals.</p>
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Forward <strong>Alex Morgan</strong> put the USA ahead of Colombia when she scored in the second half. <strong>Carli Lloyd</strong> was then able to convert a spot kick to win the USA the game at 2-0.</p>
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The first good chance of the game fell to <strong>Abby Wambach</strong>, who despite scoring the goal was then (correctly) ruled offside. Wambach then took a volley a few minutes later which <strong>Perez</strong> was able to save. Overall Colombia still were competing and were making it difficult for the US side.</p>
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During the second half, <strong>Alex Morgan</strong> was fouled inside the box, which lead to referee sending off Perez and awarding the USA a penalty. Wambach stepped up to take the penalty but sent the ball wide.</p>
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Morgan was in action again for her side, after she scored from a great run on the left wing to put the USA in front. Later in the game <strong>Rapinoe</strong> was then brought down to give the USA their second penalty of the game, which <strong>Carli Lloyd</strong> then scored. Sending the match to 2-0 which ended up being the final result.</p>
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Overall the Referee was criticised by both sides after some questionable big calls in the game.</p>
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However, the win sends the USA through to play China in the Quarter Finals.</p>
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