USA, Germany semis clash "almost like a final" for Morgan
US player Alex Morgan adjusts her hair during a past match.
What you need to know:
- World number one Germany, winners in 2003 and 2007, play the United States, ranked second and champions in 1991 and 1999, in Montreal on Tuesday.
Both teams are bidding for a third world title in Canada.
MONTREAL
US striker Alex Morgan described Tuesday's semi-final clash against Germany at the Women's World Cup as "almost like a final".
"It's the number one and the number two team (in the world). It's almost like a final in itself," said 25-year-old Morgan.
"Germany have had a great run in this tournament, we've done pretty well and have been continuing to get better and better.
"It's going to be a great came for the fans. We've been watching Germany this tournament a lot knowing that we could well meet them in the semi-final and the day has come, tomorrow and we'll be ready."
US coach Jill Ellis said she she was ready for a battle.
"It's going to be a physical battle on the ground and in the air. Its been a good test for our players to come through against Nigeria and Sweden and teams like this to be prepared for tomorrow.
"It's a team that's powerful, they're competitive and combative. A team with a lot of personalities, they're a good team in every line."
Germany are a "tremendous team," Ellis continued, adding: "I'm still ambitious enough to think our best game is ahead of us."
World number one Germany, winners in 2003 and 2007, play the United States, ranked second and champions in 1991 and 1999, in Montreal on Tuesday.
Both teams are bidding for a third world title in Canada.
