Women’s World Cup 2015: 4 Things to Look for in United States vs. Japan Final

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Published: July 2, 2015

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Japan and the United States are set for a winner-take-all rematch in the 2015 Women's World Cup in Vancouver, Canada.

The two teams rose from their respective groups with ease while battling through tough teams in the elimination rounds. While each team's route to the Final wasn't always easy, two of the best teams in the world will play for eternal glory.

Here are four things to watch for during the Women's World Cup Final.

 

Playmakers off the Bench

One thing that Japan and the United States have in common is the impressive depth of each team. Both teams have players who can make an instant impact, especially late in games, which could be huge if the game moves into extra time.

USA forward Abby Wambach is one of the biggest names on the team’s bench. Wambach scored an impressive goal against Nigeria that helped the U.S. move on to the round of 16.



Japan also has a lot of depth on its bench that has proven to be essential to the team’s run in this year’s Women’s World Cup. The team has used all 23 players in the tournament, and seven different players have scored goals.

Japan substitute Mana Iwabuchi scored the decisive goal in the team’s 1-0 victory over Australia in the quarterfinals.



What makes this matchup so intriguing is how similar these two teams are built. If this Final ends up being a nail-biter, substitutes could play a huge role in deciding the outcome of the game.

 

U.S. Strikers vs. Japan Defense

The blazing speed for the USWNT provides a lot of problems for opposing defenses. Against a stout defensive team like Japan, this matchup could end up playing a key factor as the game goes on.

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