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 losing to the Americans.
Male fans are of different minds on women's sports.
Brazil defeated Norway for third place. Part of him is just a little cynical about the hype surrounding one of the biggest breakthrough stars from the world of women's sports. But when it's crunch time, and Hamm's rushing the ball toward the goal, there's no denying from her fans. Carnell shouted, heaving himself off his stool until he nearly levitated over his beer. Guys may have watched women's soccer with a more jaded air than the female fans who took a sense of empowerment from the stellar success of the U.S. women's team.