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Women’s Soccer: USA vs. New Zealand

Kelley O'Hara, left, of the U.S. fights for the ball with New Zealand's Sarah Gregorius during their quarterfinal soccer match at the St. James' Park in Newcastle.

Kelley O’Hara, left, of the U.S. fights for the ball with New Zealand’s Sarah Gregorius during their quarterfinal soccer match at the St. James’ Park in Newcastle.  (Sergey Ponomarev / Associated Press)

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The U.S. women’s soccer team advanced to the semifinal round, after defeating New Zealand 2-0 in a quarterfinal match. Sydney Leroux and Abby Wambach each scored.

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Sydney Leroux of the U.S. celebrates scoring the second goal during the match against New Zealand.  (Robin Parker / EPA)

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Sydney Leroux, right, scores the second goal against New Zealand.  (Sergey Ponomarev / Associated Press)

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New Zealand’s Rebecca Smith falls on Alex Morgan of the U.S. during their quarterfinal match.  (Sergey Ponomarev / Associated Press)

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Alex Morgan vies for the ball with New Zealand’s Abby Erceg.  (Scott Heppell / Associated Press)

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U.S. goalie Hope Solo jumps over the boards after celebrating her team’s victory over New Zealand with fans in the stands.  (Scott Heppell / Associated Press)

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United States players acknowledge the crowd after defeating New Zealand in their quarterfinal match, 2-0.  (Sergey Ponomarev / Associated Press)

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