What a Kick: How a Clutch World Cup Win Propelled Women's Soccer

by Emma Carlson Berne

Book Overview

It was the biggest event in the history of women's sports. And for the Americans, it came down to five kicks. After regulation play and two overtimes in the final game of the 1999 women's World Cup soccer match, the score was 0-0. Penalty kicks would decide the world champion. The Chinese and the Americans would each pick five players. One kick per player. With the score tied 4-4, the Americans had one more chance to win it all. Brandi Chastain was...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756552974
• ISBN13: 9780756552978
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Compass Point Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.1" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7