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Soccer is a competitive sport usually played between two teams of 11 players with a spherical ball. The object of the game is to kick the ball into the opposing team's goal. Participants are not allowed to use their hands to touch the ball with the exception of throwing the ball back into play after it goes out of bounds.

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Japan's Women Soccer Team

Sports; Soccer

Affectionately known as "Nadeshiko," Japan's Women Soccer Team became the first Asian nation to win the Women's World Cup, beating the U.S. 3-1 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.

Nadeshiko

Sports; Soccer

The name for the Japanese women's soccer team, after a mountain flower thought to be a symbol of femininity in traditional Japanese culture.

A.C. Chievo Verona

Sports; Soccer

A.C. Chievo Verona is a professional Italian football club; the stadium of A.C. Chievo Verona is Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi.

F.B.C. Unione Venezia

Sports; Soccer

F.B.C. Unione Venezia is a professional Italian football club; the stadium of F.B.C. Unione Venezia is Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.

A.C. Perugia Calcio

Sports; Soccer

A.C. Perugia Calcio is a professional Italian football club; the stadium of A.C. Perugia Calcio is Stadio Renato Curi.

Piacenza Calcio

Sports; Soccer

Piacenza Calcio is a professional Italian football club; the stadium of Piacenza Calcio is Stadio Leonardo Garilli.

Reggina Calcio

Sports; Soccer

Reggina Calcio is a professional Italian football club; the stadium of Reggina Calcio is Stadio Oreste Granillo.

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