Japan beat U.S. 3-1 in penalty shootout after Women 's World Cup final ends in 2-2 draw . The match was played at the Tokyo Dome and ended with a 1-1 draw. And Pia Sundhage 's team had looked set to end that long wait wait for another trophy , dominating the first half in Frankfurt as top scorer Abby Wambach hit the underside of the crossbar with a scorching left-foot shot and Lauren Cheney headed over when unmarked . Japan become first Asian team to win tournament , having never won Asian title . U.S. concede equalizers at the end of regulation and extra-time periods .
Japan beat U.S. 3-1 in penalty shootout after Women 's World Cup final ends in 2-2 draw . The match was played at the Tokyo Dome and ended with a 1-1 draw. Japan become first Asian team to win tournament , having never won Asian title . U.S. concede equalizers at the end of regulation and extra-time periods .