 On July 10 , 2011 , during the Americans ' quarterfinal game against Brazil , Wambach scored a header goal in stoppage time after the 120th minute ( 120th + two minutes of injury time ) to even the score at 2 – 2 against the Brazilians . The U.S. went on to win the game on penalty kicks and advanced to the semi @-@ final . Wambach 's goal set a new record for latest goal ever scored in a FIFA competition : a record previously set in 2010 by Landon Donovan . Her last @-@ minute goal was awarded ESPN 's 2011 ESPY Award for Best Play of the Year . Wambach scored her third tournament goal during the Americans ' 3 – 1 semi @-@ final win over France . 
