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This is an archive article published on August 12, 2004

Hosts start with a loss

Greec8217;s Olympics got away to a losing start as the Athens Games began with a 3-0 defeat for their women8217;s soccer team against Unit...

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Greec8217;s Olympics got away to a losing start as the Athens Games began with a 3-0 defeat for their women8217;s soccer team against United States on Wednesday. Shannon Box, Abby Wambach and Mia Hamm were on target as the 1996 gold medallists enjoyed a stroll in the evening sunshine in Heraklio, Crete.

Wambach scored with a header in the 30th minute to record her 15th goal in the last 16 games.Other results: Germany bt China 8-0; Japan bt Sweden 1-0, Brazil bt Australia 1-0.

8212; Reuters

 

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