Japan vs. USA: Who will be world champion?
Japan
World Ranking: 4 Nickname: Nadeshiko (graceful carnations) top player: Aya Miyama, midfield. Also great: Yuki Nagasato in the storm and the strong goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori. That's what the fans sing: "Ike! Ute!" (Go, shoot!) You should know that! The Japanese women are fast, technically strong and bustling? say: they totally annoy their opponents. Opportunities: The team from Japan have already shown that they can not be intimidated by big names and fight until they drop. The sensation could succeed.
United States
World Ranking: 1 Nickname: Stars and Stripes top player: Abby Wambach at the top. And of course goalkeeper Hope Solo, who was celebrated as heroine after her grandiose parades in the quarterfinals. That's what the fans sing: "Let's go, USA!" You should know that! The team is like America: For the girls, US leadership in women's football is a natural law. Opportunities:The Americans are clearly the favorites in the final. But that this role does not always help, you have already seen the German players. It will be exciting!