1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final
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The 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final was an association football match that took place on July 10, 1999, to determine the winner of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. The host United States and China played to a scoreless draw following double golden goal extra time. After that, the United States won the title 5–4 with a penalties victory.[1][2]
Event | 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup | ||||||
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After golden goal extra time United States won 5–4 on penalties | |||||||
Date | July 10, 1999 (1999-07-10) | ||||||
Venue | Rose Bowl, Pasadena | ||||||
Referee | Nicole Petignat (Switzerland) | ||||||
Attendance | 90,185 | ||||||
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The match represented one of the most important events in the history of American athletics.[3] It was played before over 90,000 fans.[4] The well-known image of Brandi Chastain celebrating the winning spot kick that was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated became one of the defining images of women's athletics in the United States.[5]