2003 FIFA Women's World Cup final

Final association football match of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup October 2022 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup final FIFA Women's World Cup 2003 - Germany vs Sweden.jpg 250 View of the match from the stands 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Germany GER 30px 2 Sweden SWE 30px 1 After golden goal extra time 2003 10 12 Home Depot Center Carson Bettina Wiegmann (Germany) Cristina Ionescu (Romania) 26,137 1999 2007 The 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup final was an association football match which determined the winner of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, contested by the women's national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It was played on October 12, 2003, and won by Germany, who defeated Sweden 2–1 in extra time. The tournament was hosted on short notice by the United States, following the withdrawal of China due to an outbreak of SARS, and the final was hosted at the Home Depot Center, a small soccer-specific stadium in Carson, California, near Los Angeles. Both finalists had finished at the top of their groups in European qualification and met at the final of the 2001 UEFA Women's Championship, which Germany won. Germany entered the match as favorites, having finished atop Group C and achieving an upset victory against defending champions United States in the semi-finals. Sweden had emerged from the "group of death" by finishing second behind the United States and defeated Brazil and Canada in the earlier knockout stages. Sweden went into half-time with a 1–0 lead after a goal by Hanna Ljungberg, but conceded an equalizing goal to Germany early in the second half that was scored by Maren Meinert. The match remained tied at 1–1 and was decided by Nia Künzer's golden goal header in the eighth minute of extra time. Künzer's header was the last golden goal to be scored in an official international match. Germany went on to win a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics by defeating Sweden and repeated as World Cup champions in 2007 against Brazil. Background The 2003 final marked the twelfth meeting between Germany and Sweden in international women's football and the third time in a FIFA Women's World Cup match.Lehourites Chris October 8, 2003 Sweden and Germany both confident ahead on World Cup 7 Ukiah Daily Journal Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31808551/sweden_and_germany_both_confident_ahead/ Newspapers.com May 21, 2019 The two teams met in the 1995 and 2001 finals of the UEFA Women's Championship, which were both won by Germany.Saffer Paul July 7, 2001 2001: Müller magic seals success https://www.uefa.com/womenseuro/season=2001/overview/index.html#2001+muller+magic+seals+success https://web.archive.org/web/20130917204141/http://www.uefa.com/womenseuro/season=2001/overview/index.html#2001+muller+magic+seals+success dead September 17, 2013 UEFA Union of European Football Associations May 21, 2019 Germany had won six of their previous matches against Sweden and lost the remaining five, including a 2–1 loss in their most recent meeting at the 2002 Algarve Cup.Wilner Barry October 12, 2003 Germany plays Sweden today C4 Star Tribune Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31808699/germany_plays_sweden_today/ Newspapers.com May 21, 2019 Germany had previously finished as runners-up in the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, while Sweden finished third in 1991 by defeating the Germans in the consolation match.Jones Grahame L. October 12, 2003 Attacks Expected to Attract Attention D4 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31968249/attacks_expected_to_attract_attention/ Newspapers.com May 26, 2019 Route to the final GermanyRoundSwedenOpponentResultGroup stageOpponentResultCAN4–1Match 1USA1–3JPN3–0Match 2PRK1–0ARG6–1Match 3NGA3–0 Group C winners Group C yes GERFinal standings Group A runners-up Group A yes SWEOpponentResultKnockout stageOpponentResultRUS7–1QuarterfinalsBRA2–1USA3–0SemifinalsCAN2–1 Germany thumb|right|upright=0.8|Birgit Prinz provided Germany with 7 goals and 5 assists during the 2003 Women's World Cup Germany qualified by topping Group 4, finishing with six wins, 30 goals scored, and one goal conceded.2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Preliminaries: UEFA Group 4 http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/p/uefa_1_g4.html FIFAworldcup.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association dead https://web.archive.org/web/20031208040913/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/p/uefa_1_g4.html December 8, 2003 May 20, 2019 They were placed in Group C alongside South American runners-up Argentina, North American runners-up Canada, and inter-continental play-off winner Japan.Gutierrez Paul July 18, 2003 U.S. Has No Luck in Draw D16 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31706157/us_has_no_luck_in_draw/ Newspapers.com May 18, 2019Longman Jere September 17, 2003 The Group Dynamics of the Women's World Cup D4 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/17/sports/soccer-the-group-dynamics-of-the-women-s-world-cup.html The New York Times May 19, 2019 The team, managed by Tina Theune-Meyer and named an early favorite prior to the tournament, usually played in a 4–5–1 formation with Birgit Prinz or a 4–4–2 with Prinz and another striker, supported by Bettina Wiegmann leading the midfield and a roster of younger talent.Germany Profile: It's time for a world title think Germans http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/team/ger/profile.html FIFAworldcup.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association dead https://web.archive.org/web/20031217125957/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/team/ger/profile.html December 17, 2003 May 20, 2019 Germany conceded in the fourth minute of its opening match to Canada's Christine Sinclair, who headed in a free kick, but equalized before half-time from a penalty kick awarded for a handball and taken by Wiegmann. The Germans took the lead early in the second half on a header by Stefanie Gottschlich in the 47th minute, which was followed by goals by Birgit Prinz and substitute Kerstin Garefrekes to win 4–1.Baptist Bob September 21, 2003 Germans regroup, take control E15 The Columbus DispatchKorobanik John September 21, 2003 Germany flexes muscle B3 Calgary Herald https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31773740/germany_flexes_muscle/ Newspapers.com May 20, 2019 The team won 3–0 in their second match against Japan, taking first place in Group C with six points, by using its physical advantage and sustained attacks. Sandra Minnert scored in the 23rd minute on a rebound and was followed by strikes from Prinz in the 36th and 66th minutes.Merz Craig September 25, 2003 Germans don't waste size advantage while raising record to 2-0 D4 The Columbus Dispatch Germany advanced to the knockout stage atop Group C by defeating Argentina 6–1 in their third match, earning nine points and outscoring opponents 13–2. The rout of Argentina began in the third minute with a goal for Maren Meinert, which was followed by another for her, a penalty for Wiegmann, and a half-volley for Prinz in the first half. The team lost defender Steffi Jones to a knee injury in the second half and conceded a consolation goal to Argentina before scoring twice at the end of the match to extend their lead.Graham Glenn P. September 28, 2003 Germany prevails, 6-1, but defender Jones out E3 The Baltimore Sun https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31776219/germany_prevails_61_but_defender/ Newspapers.com May 20, 2019 Germany played in the quarter-finals against Russia, runners-up of Group D, at PGE Park in Portland, Oregon. The team led 1–0 at half-time, following a goal by Martina Müller in the 25th minute, due to the strong defense offered by the Russians. Germany broke through early in the second half and scored thrice in a five-minute span, including strikes by Minnert, substitute Pia Wunderlich, and Garefrekes. Russia scored a consolation goal in the 70th minute, but Germany scored another trio of goals in the last ten minutes—one more from Garefrekes and two from Prinz.Blue Molly October 3, 2003 Women's World Cup: Germany joins the party D1 The OregonianOctober 3, 2003 Germany 7:1 Russia http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/031003/1/bol.html FIFAworldcup.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association dead https://web.archive.org/web/20041215181640/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/031003/1/bol.html December 15, 2004 May 20, 2019 In the semi-finals, Germany faced the United States and defeated them 3–0 in a major upset of the defending champions and hosts.Smith Michelle October 6, 2003 Stunner: U.S. KO'd in semifinal C1 https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Stunner-U-S-KO-d-in-semifinal-Germany-pulls-2554383.php San Francisco Chronicle May 21, 2019 Kerstin Garefrekes's header off a corner kick in the 15th minute opened the scoring for the Germans, while the United States responded by switching to an attack-minded 3–4–3 in the second half and squandered several chances to equalize, forcing saves out of goalkeeper Silke Rottenberg. The Americans pushed forward and left themselves open to counter-attacks, conceding two goals in stoppage time on breakaways that were scored by Meinert and Prinz.Longman Jere October 6, 2003 Unyielding Germany Upends United States D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/06/sports/soccer-unyielding-germany-upends-united-states.html The New York Times May 21, 2019Dell'Apa Frank October 6, 2003 US women are out of business D1 https://archive.boston.com/sports/soccer/articles/2003/10/06/us_women_are_out_of_business/ The Boston Globe May 21, 2019 Sweden Sweden finished first in Group 2, winning five matches and losing one with a 27–4 goal differential to best runners-up Denmark.2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Preliminaries: UEFA Group 2 http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/p/uefa_1_g2.html FIFAworldcup.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040218064955/http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/p/uefa_1_g2.html February 18, 2004 May 20, 2019Jones Grahame L. September 21, 2003 Kickoff Foe Is Familiar to U.S. D6 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31770458/kickoff_foe_is_familiar_to_us/ Newspapers.com May 20, 2019 They played in Group A, which was dubbed the "group of death" for the strong lineup of defending world champions and hosts United States, African champions Nigeria, and Asian champions North Korea.McKee Sandra September 21, 2003 Cup won't come easy for U.S. women E3 The Baltimore Sun https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31706057/cup_wont_come_easy_for_us_women/ Newspapers.com May 18, 2019September 19, 2003 Women's World Cup teams at a glance E16 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31770285/womens_world_cup_teams_at_a_glance/ Newspapers.com May 20, 2019 Sweden lost 3–1 in their opening match against the United States in Washington, D.C., conceding twice in the first half to goals scored by Kristine Lilly and Cindy Parlow, both assisted by Mia Hamm. The lead was cut to 2–1 in the 55th minute by Victoria Sandell Svensson, who finished a long pass from Hanna Ljungberg, but American forward Shannon Boxx scored in the 78th minute to give the hosts a victory.Hersh Philip September 22, 2003 Hamm's playmaking leads U.S. 7 Chicago Tribune https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31742812/hamms_playmaking_leads_us/ Newspapers.com May 19, 2019 Four days later in Philadelphia, Sweden defeated North Korea 1–0 with an early goal scored by Svensson in the seventh minute, tying them for second place in the group.September 26, 2003 Svensson's goal sends Sweden over N. Korea D3 The Baltimore Sun https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31742923/svenssons_goal_sends_sweden_over_n/ Newspapers.com May 19, 2019 Sweden finished second in Group A and advanced to the quarter-finals after their 3–0 victory over Nigeria in Columbus, Ohio, scoring all three goals in the second half. Ljungberg scored twice in the 56th and 79th minutes, the former a header and latter a shot off a pass by Therese Sjögran, and captain Malin Moström scored in the 81st minute on a breakaway.Oller Rob September 29, 2003 Strong second half lifts Sweden to win E16 The Columbus Dispatch In the quarter-finals at Gillette Stadium, Sweden faced Brazil, who had previously defeated them in the 1995 World Cup and 2000 Summer Olympics.September 29, 2003 Shutout gives Sweden berth in quarterfinals C3 St. Petersburg Times Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31742967/shutout_gives_sweden_berth_in/ Newspapers.com May 19, 2019 Svensson opened the scoring on a counterattack in the 23rd minute, but Brazil equalized before half-time through a penalty kick taken by Marta after she was tripped by goalkeeper Sofia Lundgren, who had replaced starting goalkeeper Caroline Jönsson. Sweden were awarded a free kick 24 yd m from the goal in the 53rd minute, which was converted into a goal by Malin Andersson, while the team resisted several chances from Brazil to defeat them 2–1.Dell'Apa Frank October 2, 2003 Sweden edges Brazil D12 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31743192/sweden_edges_brazil/ Newspapers.com May 19, 2019 The Swedes then played in the semi-finals against Canada, who had earned an upset victory over China in the quarter-finals.Nolen John October 3, 2003 Women's World Cup: Whoa, Canada pulls upset D1 The Oregonian The match remained scoreless in the first half and the deadlock was broken in the 64th minute by Canadian midfielder Kara Lang, who took a free kick from 35 yd m that slipped out of the hands of Jönsson and spun into the goal.Blue Molly October 6, 2003 Women's World Cup: Sweden's late goals break through Canada E12 The Oregonian Swedish manager Marika Domanski-Lyfors used all three of her substitutions to bring on more attackers, and the equalizer was scored in the 79th minute by Malin Moström from a free kick. Substitute forward Josefine Öqvist scored the winning goal for Sweden six minutes later, finishing a rebound off a shot by Hanna Ljungberg that was saved by goalkeeper Taryn Swiatek.Jones Grahame L. October 6, 2003 Close Just Doesn't Count for Canada D11 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31743302/close_just_doesnt_count_for_canada/ Newspapers.com May 19, 2019 Venue The 2003 final was played at the Home Depot Center, a 27,000-seat stadium in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California. The stadium was opened on June 7, 2003, as one of the first American venues to be designed primarily for soccer, serving as the home of the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS).Gutierrez Paul June 7, 2003 Absolutely No Place Like Home for Galaxy D1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jun-07-sp-galaxy7-story.html Los Angeles Times May 18, 2019 The final was originally planned to take place at Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai, China,Bell Jack December 11, 2002 For U.S. Women, Two Trips to China D7 https://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/11/sports/plus-soccer-for-us-women-two-trips-to-china.html The New York Times July 6, 2019 but the tournament was moved to the United States after China's withdrawal in April 2003 due to the outbreak of SARS.Longman Jere May 27, 2003 U.S. Replaces China As Host of Soccer's Women's World Cup D1 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/27/sports/soccer-us-replaces-china-as-host-of-soccer-s-women-s-world-cup.html The New York Times July 6, 2019 The Home Depot Center was chosen in June to host four matches during the group stage, the third place play-off, and the final.Wilner Harry June 13, 2003 Venues set: Carson, Calif., to host final C2 Sun-Sentinel Associated press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31702744/venues_set_carson_calif_to_host/ Newspapers.com May 18, 2019Jensen Mike June 17, 2003 Women's World Cup to kick off in Phila. D8 The Philadelphia Inquirer https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31702832/womens_world_cup_to_kick_off_in_phila/ Newspapers.com May 18, 2019 The Home Depot Center was also selected as the host of the MLS Cup in 2003 and 2004.Chapin Dwight November 24, 2003 MLS Cup: Earthquakes rumble; Donovan, Onstad secure S.J.'s 2nd title C1 https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/MLS-CUP-Earthquakes-rumble-Donovan-Onstad-2548067.php San Francisco Chronicle May 18, 2019June 24, 2004 Home Depot Center to host MLS Cup http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20040624&content_id=6327&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp Major League Soccer dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040624113912/http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20040624&content_id=6327&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp June 24, 2004 May 18, 2019 Match Summary thumb|right|upright=0.8|German defender Nia Künzer scored the extra time golden goal to win the 2003 Women's World Cup In the lead-up to the final, Germany were named slight favorites due to their strong midfielders and high goalscoring during the tournament's earlier rounds.Wilner Barry October 12, 2003 Germany is favorite to claim first title D17 Sun-Sentinel https://www.newspapers.com/clip/52690652/germany-is-favorite-to-claim-first-title/ Newspapers.com June 2, 2020 Both teams played with 4–4–2 formations to begin the match, but Germany deployed one of its attackers in a deeper position instead of in tandem up top.FIFA Technical Study Group 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 Report and Statistics Technical and Tactical Analysis 78 https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/61560c0a949c963e/original/zb4xdbbsb9igeycudpmo-pdf.pdf Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 21, 2019 85347862 Romanian match official Floarea Cristina Ionescu was selected as the referee for the final.Dillman Lisa October 9, 2003 Coaches Turn Final Into No-Man's Land D3 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-oct-09-sp-wwcrep9-story.html Los Angeles Times June 2, 2020 Sweden held the majority of possession in the first half, winning more duels in the midfield and earning several chances to score. Germany largely counterattacked while trying to cover gaps in their midfield that also left their attackers isolated. Swedish striker Victoria Svensson and German striker Brigit Prinz each had two chances to score near the half-hour mark, forcing saves out of Silke Rottenberg and Caroline Jönsson, respectively. Malin Andersson attempted a half-volley from 25 yd m in the 30th minute and beat Rottenberg, but the shot went over the crossbar.October 12, 2003 Golden goal gives final to Germany https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/golden-goal-gives-final-germany-17648 https://web.archive.org/web/20190608151443/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/golden-goal-gives-final-germany-17648 dead June 8, 2019 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association June 2, 2020 The opening goal was scored in the 41st minute by Swedish playmaker Hanna Ljungberg, who collected a through pass from Victoria Svensson and shot past Rottenberg from 15 yd m.Longman Jere October 13, 2003 Golden Goal Proves Magical as Germany Captures Women's World Cup D12 https://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/13/sports/soccer-golden-goal-proves-magical-as-germany-captures-women-s-world-cup.html The New York Times July 31, 2012 Germany kicked off the second half by scoring an equalizing goal within 40 seconds through a strike in the penalty area by Maren Meinert.Jones Grahame L. October 13, 2003 Germany Hoists Cup With Last Call D1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-oct-13-sp-wwc13-story.html Los Angeles Times May 18, 2019 Kerstin Garefrekes intercepted a pass in the Swedish half and passed it to Prinz, who provided a diagonal ball to Meinert near the edge of the penalty area.Dell'Apa Frank October 13, 2003 Germans are jumping for joy F2 The Boston Globe https://www.newspapers.com/clip/31951192/germans-are-jumping-for-joy/ Newspapers.com June 2, 2020 Sweden substituted two midfielders and responded by retreating into a defensive stance while allowing Ljungberg and Svensson to use their pace to create chances. Germany, emboldened by the goal and with control of the game's pace by midfielder Bettina Wiegmann, pushed forward to find more chances. In the 58th minute, they were denied a penalty after Garefrekes was tripped in the box by defender Jane Törnqvist. Near the end of regulation time, Ljungberg created three chances to regain Sweden's lead that were missed or saved. Her first attempt in the 81st minute was mishit while open in the box and fell to Frida Östberg, who headed the ball into the side-netting. Ljungberg's second try was shot directly at Rottenberg, while the third was intercepted by two German defenders who collided with her. Ljungberg then headed an overhead ball that fell to Svensson, who volleyed it from 20 yd m only to miss. The match remained tied at 1–1 and advanced into sudden death extra time as the two sides traded chances to score with end-to-end play. Referee Floarea Cristina Ionescu awarded a free kick from 35 yd m after Kerstin Stegemann fell during a challenge from Svensson. Renate Lingor's free kick in the 98th minute found Nia Künzer, a second-half substitute and among the shortest players on the field, who leapt above Kristin Bengtsson to score the match's golden goal with her header.Harvey Randy October 13, 2003 Women of World Cup Unite! D14 Los Angeles Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/52693197/women-of-world-cup-unite/ Newspapers.com June 2, 2020June 4, 2016 A golden goal for the history books https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/a-golden-goal-for-the-history-books-2799877 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 18, 2019 Germany celebrated their 2–1 victory by singing a version of Guantanamera, while Sweden manager Marika Domanski Lyfors confronted Ionescu about her controversial free kick call. Details 2003 10 12 10:00 am PDT (UTC−7) GER 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage#Final 2–1 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup final yes https://www.fifa.com/en/match-centre/match/103/6929/6930/69290032 SWE Meinert 46 Künzer 98 Ljungberg 41 Home Depot Center, Carson 26,137https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/technicaldevp/50/08/02/fwwcusa2003-technicalreport_neu_081010.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20111226232356/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/technicaldevp/50/08/02/fwwcusa2003-technicalreport%5fneu%5f081010.pdf dead December 26, 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup USA 2003 – Report and Statistics FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association PDF 93–100 January 7, 2020 Cristina Ionescu (Romania) _ger03hw _ger03hw _ger03hw _ger03hw FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 000000 FFFFFF Germanyhttps://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/technicaldevp/50/08/02/fwwcusa2003-technicalreport_neu_081010.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20111226232356/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/technicaldevp/50/08/02/fwwcusa2003-technicalreport%5fneu%5f081010.pdf dead December 26, 2011 Tactical Line-up – Germany-Sweden FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association PDF 70, 86 January 5, 2018Kicker Kicker (sports magazine) September 15, 2017 Kicker Fußball-Almanach 2018 Kicker Football Almanac 2018 de https://books.google.com/books?id=lns0DwAAQBAJ&pg=PA731 Copress Sport 731 9783767911161 FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 FFFF00 Sweden GK 1 Silke RottenbergRB 2 Kerstin StegemannCB 17Ariane HingstCB 13Sandra MinnertLB 19Stefanie GottschlichRM 18Kerstin Garefrekes 76CM 10Bettina Wiegmann (c)CM 6 Renate LingorLM 7 Pia Wunderlich 88SS 14Maren MeinertCF 9 Birgit PrinzSubstitutions:FW 11Martina Müller 76DF 4 Nia Künzer 88Manager:Tina Theune-Meyer300px GK 1 Caroline JönssonRB 4 Hanna MarklundCB 2 Karolina WestbergCB 3 Jane TörnqvistLB 7 Sara Larsson 76RM 9 Malin Andersson 53CM 6 Malin Moström (c)CM 18Frida ÖstbergLM 17Anna Sjöström 53CF 10Hanna LjungbergCF 11Victoria SvenssonSubstitutions:MF 14Linda Fagerström 53MF 15Therese Sjögran 53DF 5 Kristin Bengtsson 76Manager:Marika Domanski-Lyfors Match officials Assistant referees:October 9, 2003 Referees Announced for Third Place/Final Matches https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/referees-announced-for-third-place-final-matches-26763 https://web.archive.org/web/20190608165611/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/referees-announced-for-third-place-final-matches-26763 dead June 8, 2019 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association June 27, 2020 Irina Mirt (Romania) Katarzyna Wierzbowska (Poland) Fourth official: Sonia Denoncourt (Canada) Post-match Germany became the first team to surpass the United States at the top of the FIFA Women's World Rankings, which had been established just prior to the World Cup.October 24, 2003 World champions Germany usurp USA https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/news/world-champions-germany-usurp-usa-89253 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511170614/https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/news/world-champions-germany-usurp-usa-89253 dead May 11, 2020 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 20, 2019 German captain Bettina Wiegmann and forward Maren Meinert both retired after the match.Winter Barry October 13, 2003 Germany is golden C5 Star-Tribune Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/52691150/germany-is-golden/ Newspapers.com June 2, 2020 Künzer's header was the last golden goal to decide an official international match, as the rule had been phased out by FIFA. It was also named the 2003 Goal of the Year by a poll of Sportschau readers, becoming the first women's goal to be featured.2003: Alle Tor des Monats de 2003: All Goals of the Month https://www.sportschau.de/sendung/tdm/archiv/chronik00er/tdm2003index100.html Sportschau June 3, 2020 The two finalists went on to meet again in the bronze medal match at the 2004 Summer Olympics, which Germany won 1–0.August 26, 2004 Revenge-seekers miss out in riveting rematches https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/athens2004/news/newsid=93979/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150921211456/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/womensolympic/athens2004/news/newsid=93979/index.html dead September 21, 2015 FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association May 21, 2019 Germany became the first team to win consecutive Women's World Cups, defeating Brazil 2–0 in the 2007 final played in Shanghai.January 10, 2019 German history-makers toast their triumph https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/german-history-makers-toast-their-triumph FIFA.com Fédération Internationale de Football Association July 7, 2019 See also Germany at the FIFA Women's World Cup Sweden at the FIFA Women's World Cup References Final Category:FIFA Women's World Cup finals Category:Sweden women's national football team matches Category:Germany women's national football team matches Category:Soccer competitions in Carson, California FIFA Women's World Cup Final FIFA Women's World Cup final Category:2000s in Carson, California Category:Soccer matches in the United States 2003