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. Fans in China were calm after the loss.
Male fans are of different minds on women's sports.
Brazil defeated Norway for third place . As the U.S. team's celebration erupted at the conclusion of today's Women's World Cup final, veteran midfielder Michelle Akers stood in the tunnel in the south end of the Rose Bowl. Her legs barely kept her upright, her mind wobbled. Her teammates waved for her to join the party, but she had reached her limit. Suffering from heat exhaustion and dehydration, taking fluids intravenously and unable to push her bruised body any further, Akers enjoyed the moment with some of the medical staff and tournament officials.