Carli Lloyd scored a controversial penalty kick moments after Celia Sasic missed from the spot as the U.S. booked a trip to the final with a 1-0 win over Germany.
MONTREAL — Julie Johnston has been one of the breakout stars of this Women's World Cup, helping lift the U.S. national team to its second straight appearance in the final. But for a few anxious moments Tuesday, that dream run turned into a nightmare scenario.
With the U.S. and Germany scoreless in the 59th minute at Olympic Stadium, Johnston attempted to corral a bouncing ball in the box.