Kai scores winner in extra time; U.S. women advance

By Beau Dure, USA TODAY

BEIJING — The U.S. attack was as persistent as the Shanghai rain, which forced a delay of more than 90 minutes. Tied 1-1, the women's soccer team kept Canada pinned in its own end throughout the second half.
All the while, Natasha Kai bided her time on the bench. After regulation time ended, Kai got her chance to go in the game.

Eleven minutes later, the substitution paid off. Shannon Boxx dropped an inviting ball into the box, and Kai threw herself forward to meet it and score the winning goal.

And so the USA avoided a potential quagmire and advanced to the semifinals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory Friday.

Kai scores winner in extra time; U.S. women advance....