The remarkable achievement of the U.S. women's soccer team, the amazing semifinal match that I think mentioned the other day, that, basically, all work ceased over here in the West Wing -- and that includes all offices -- for the last half hour of that game, and then yesterday's victory in the final.

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The young England international striker wrapped up victory after an hour with his first goal of the season as the Fulham defense retreated, allowing him to lash home with his left foot.

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Rooney's brace proved pivotal in earning United a victory that barely looked possible as they were outplayed for much of the first hour.

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Earlier this year the Irish province celebrated the 10th anniversary of their finest hour - that never-to-be-forgotten European Cup final victory at Lansdowne Road - and while they have continued to dine at the continent's top table ever since, they have been left mostly feeding on scraps.

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Michael Clarke's men took less than an hour to polish off the tourist's tail-enders who were chasing a notional target of 500 for victory.

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