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• As the 2012 Olympic Games got underway with the start of womens soccer on Wednesday, the United States were looking to make an early statement against a talented France squad.
(SB Nation)
• Preamble: Welcome to the Guardian minute by minute opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympic soccer tournament.
(as it happened - The Guardian)
• GLASGOW, Scotland -- Three thoughts ahead of the U.S. womens soccer teams Olympic opener against France on Wednesday (noon ET, NBCSN) • Both these teams are good enough to win the gold medal-- In the first 2012 Olympic action of any U.
(CNN Sports Illustrated)
• For 14 minutes, an opening day shock was on the cards in Group G. USA impressively dispelled that notion, with a victory which endorses their status as the reigning Olympic champions and clear favourites to retain that title in these games.
(The Guardian)
• While the 2012 London Olympics will not hold the Opening Ceremonies until Friday night, womens soccer kicks off on Wednesday morning in Britain with qualifying round matches.
(SB Nation)
• The United States womens national team begins its quest for another gold medal with a tricky test against France on Wednesday. The Americans have won gold in three of the four Olympics since the womens side of the sport was added to the Games.
(Bleacherreport.com)
• France started the match strong. Two goals in the first 15 minutes had the USWNT looking for answers. And it responded. Coming into the match, everyone knew that these were the teams to beat in Group G.
(Bleacherreport.com)
• Second half: The match has resumed with neither France or the U.S. with any solid chances in the opening minutes. First half: Extra time lasted two two minutes, and France and the U.S. are tied 2-2 at halftime. After a rough start, U.S.
(Tucson Citizen)
• Lloyd was an early sub for Shannon Boxx in the 17th minute. In the 50th minute, Abby Wambach took a shot on goal in a crowd, and France goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi cleared it.
(USA Today)
• The United States and France begin their campaigns for a medal at the 2012 Olympics against each other in one of the marquee matchups of the tournament.
(SBNation.com)