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Japan find away to avoid shutout beating in World Cup final

Well, that’s a relief.

by Kim McCauley
Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
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USA vs. Japan, World Cup 2015 final: Live coverage and score updates
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At least Japan won't suffer a shutout beating at the hands of the United States. This was a very nice goal by Yuki Ogimi to make the score a slightly more reasonable 4-1 in favor of the Americans.

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