The China Chronicles: England

This morning, the United States Womens National Team pulled off a stunning victory against England.

In a short 13-minute span of time (For those of you whom set your alarms to watch the game but doze in-and-out, let's hope you were awake for this period of the game), the US scored three goals! An important game for Abby Wambach because it was her 100th cap with the team, a goal would make this a defining moment for her.

Abby broke through the scoreless first 48 minutes of the game with a power header off a cross. With a burst of energy suddenly in the US' favor, 9 minutes later, Shannon Boxx stepped to challenge a ball deflected by her teammate Cat Whitehill. She won this ball, beat the defender, side-stepped and fired an amazing left-footed shot. 2-0 USA. 3 minutes go by, the veteran of the team Kristine Lilly sees an chance. Never one to pass up any ball, Kristine follows a flying ball, which bounces right over the head of the over-eager English goalie. One tap later, the USA is up 3-0.

Next, our fearless women take on the winner of Brazil-Australia. Check back shortly for a full game recap and a preview of the Semifinals.