 During the United States ' second group round game against Colombia , Wambach was struck in the right eye by an opposing player , but went on to score the second goal in her team 's 3 – 0 victory . The goal was her sixth career Olympic goal , which broke the previous U.S. record held by Mia Hamm and Tiffeny Milbrett . It was also her 140th international goal inching closer to Hamm 's record at 158 for most international goals scored . In the 38th minute , Colombian midfielder Lady Andrade ran into Wambach 's path while the U.S. was pushing upfield and punched her in the face . Wambach fell to the ground in pain . The referees did not seem to see the play and made no call . Ending the match with a swollen black eye , Wambach described what happened , " I 'm running toward the goal to get position , and I got sucker @-@ punched " , she said . " It 's clear . We have it on film , so it 's up to the Olympic committee and FIFA to decide what to do . " After reviewing match footage , FIFA officials later imposed a two @-@ match ban on the Colombian player . 
