The United States beat China in penalty kicks to win the Women's World Cup on Saturday. Briana Scurry and Brandi Chastain were the stars of the U.S. victory. The play of Michelle Akers was inspirational to the U.S team. With their win, the U.S. women may see a real payday.
Male fans are of different minds on women's sports.
Brazil defeated Norway for third place . At the Soccer Buff Cafe, fans stuck 11 candles in 11 bottles of Beijing beer this morning and arranged them around a soccer ball. In the predawn darkness, it looked like an altar to a strange god. But the charm didn't work. About 60 fans had gathered at the cafe to watch China and the United States play in the Women's World Cup championship match, which began at 4 a.m. local time.