[JAPAN-FRANCE] It took a long time for France to get over its 3-1 loss to the USA in the semifinals of the 2011 Women’s World Cup. But that will be nothing likethe disappointment following the Bleues’ 2-1 loss to Japan in the semifinals of the Olympic women’s soccer competition. Despite a 27-6 edge in shots — 17-4 in shots on goal — the Bleues fell to theworld champions thanks to two monumental errors.

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