The host United States and China played to a scoreless draw following double golden goal extra time.

The teams featured two of the superstars of women's soccer, strikers Mia Hamm of the United States and Sun Wen of China.

Perhaps the best chance for either team to score came in extra time, when China's Fan Yunjie hit a header toward the post that was defended by Kristine Lilly.

Liu Ying was China's third-round shooter, but her shot was saved by United States goalkeeper Briana Scurry.

Kristine Lilly then got a shot past Chinese goalkeeper Gao Hong to give the United States the advantage.

Zhang Ouying, Mia Hamm, and Sun Wen each converted their penalty opportunities, leaving the United States' Brandi Chastain with a shot to win the tournament.

She put the ball past Gao, leading to an ecstatic celebration by the Americans, who had clinched the title on home soil.

[15][16][17] Assistant referees: Ghislaine Labbe (France) Ana Pérez (Peru) Fourth official: Katriina Elovirta (Finland) The United States became the first team to win two Women's World Cup titles.

[20][21] The celebration was criticized for being disrespectful, unfeminine, or inappropriate, but has endured as one of the most iconic moments in women's sports history.