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.
Sydney Leroux of the U.S. celebrates scoring the second goal during the match against New Zealand. (Robin Parker / EPA)
Sydney Leroux, right, scores the second goal against New Zealand. (Sergey Ponomarev / Associated Press)
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)
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)
United States players acknowledge the crowd after defeating New Zealand in their quarterfinal match, 2-0. (Sergey Ponomarev / Associated Press)