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2012 London Olympics: Japan shock Spain 1 – 0

Japan pulled off the first shock of the Olympic football competition by beating 10-man Spain 1-0 at Hampden Park. Spain were second favourites for gold having won the last three major tournaments, as well as last year’s European Under-21 Championship. … read more »

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2012 London Olympics: U.S. storms back to beat France

The United States got the defence of their Olympic title off to a winning start Wednesday, fighting back from 2-0 down to stun France 4-2 at Hampden Park. Two goals from Alex Morgan plus one apiece from veteran Abby Wambach … read more »

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