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Germany beats Brazil 2-0

Germany has become the first team to retain the FIFA Women's World Cup title after beating Brazil 2-0 yesterday at the Hongkou Stadium. Photos from Jake in Shanghai ...full story at Shanghaiist

from Shanghaiist on Mon, Oct 01 2007

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