Make No Mistake

By Nigel Reed CBC Sports

5 things we learned from the Women’s World Cup
It is now part of history. The 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup is over for winners, losers and spectators alike. There was incredible drama, great goals, embarrassing mistakes and some wonderful memories.

The final itself between the U.S. and Japan could hardly have had more twist and turns. The Americans dominated the early stages and were twice rewarded only to have the trophy snatched away at the death. FIFA couldn’t have wished for a more fitting climax in its quest to make the women’s game something we value and await with eager anticipation.

But for a sport so globally dominated by men, what did we learn about the women’s game at its highest level? Here is a selection of my impressions.

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