( CNN ) -- The U.S. women 's soccer team advanced to the World Cup final by beating France 3-1 Wednesday on a rain-soaked field in Moenchengladbach , Germany . After the game , Team USA ran onto the field celebrating their hard-won victory over a determined French team that outplayed them everywhere but on the scoreboard . `` I 'm exhausted . I need a rest , '' U.S. coach Pia Sundhage said in postgame comments after the match amid pandemonium from her players . Forgive the women 's soccer team if they seem to be partying like it 's 1999 . That was the last time they won the World Cup , led by Mia Hamm . On Wednesday , the heroics belonged to star U.S. forward Abby Wambach , who came through in the clutch for the second straight match . Against Brazil on Sunday , the United States came from behind to win a thriller after Wambach headed in a cross from teammate Megan Rapinoe to tie the match late in extra time . SI.com : 3 keys to the match . This time Wambach scored off a corner kick by Lauren Cheney to break a 1-1 tie -- and seemed to break the French team 's spirits . After the game , Team USA goalie Hope Solo said she has confidence her team can win it all this Sunday . `` The confidence comes from our preparation and because we know we 're damn good , '' she said . The second semifinal Wednesday pits Sweden against Japan . The winners will meet for the title on Sunday . The reigning Olympic champion Americans are bidding for a record third World Cup title after winning in 1991 and 1999 ; World Cup host Germany claimed the crown in 2003 and 2007 .
The team now advances to the title match Sunday . TL;DR Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 in a pulsating Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night as Jose Mourinho and his players showed their mettle against one of Europe's top sides.