Brazil 2-2 USA (3-5 PKs) : Americans advance to seminals in dramatic fashion

The U.S. women's team moves on in the Women's World Cup in Germany after overcoming several obstacles to pull off the stunner against Marta and Brazil.

It was one of the all-time dramatic matches in women's soccer history.

The United States women's national team overcame a controversial call on a penalty kick, a red card and a one-goal deficit in extra time en route to a 2-2 (5-3 PKs) win to advance to the semifinals of the 2011 World Cup in Germany.

The Americans now have a smooth path to the finals after watching tournament favorites Germany and Brazil go down early on. Next up is France. 

Forward Abby Wambach scored on a header in the 122nd minute to send the game to penalty kicks, where goalkeeper Hope Solo saved Brazil's third attempt to secure the win for the top-ranked team. The U.S. scored on all five penalty kicks.

Marta, the five-time World Player of the Year, scored Brazil's first two goals after an own goal by Daiane in the second minute gave the U.S. an early lead. It took a whole two hours before the Americans were able to score again.

source: Goal.com