(Brazil wins on penalty kicks, 5-4)
PASADENA, Calif. - Brazil, considered the most improved women's team in the world, took third place in the World Cup yesterday by beating Norway, 5-4, on penalty kicks.
The Brazilians needed to go one extra round after the teams were tied, 4-4, through five shots.
Then Ann Kristin Aarones, Norway's dangerous striker, put the ball over the net. That left it up to Formiga and the Brazilian sent a low shot into the right side of the net.
Brazil won without the help of stars Pretinha and Sissi. Pretinha shot over the net on Brazil's first try, and Sissi didn't even shoot.
After Formiga's kick, the Brazilians sped toward her and goalkeeper Maravilha, burying them in celebration.
