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Team USA jumps out to an early 1-0 lead after Carli Lloyd scores off a beautiful cross from Alex Morgan in the eighth minute.

Carli Lloyd does it again with a rocket strike to put the US up 2-0.

Yuki Ogimi scores in the 63rd minute to bring Japan back in the game.

Hope Solo comes up with a HUGE save to keep the match at 2-1.

Final: United States 2, Japan 1. The gold medal goes to Team USA!