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SYDNEY — American referee Tori Penso has been picked by FIFA for the Women's World Cup final between Spain and England. She will complete a rare double after also working one of the semifinals. A Florida native, Penso will return Sunday to Stadium Australia in Sydney where she refereed England's 3-1 win on Wednesday over the co-host nation. FIFA referees boss Pierluigi Collina admits the choice was unexpected but says "the best has to be the referee for the final, and she was the best." Penso's American assistants for the final are Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt.
