VANCOUVER (Web Desk) – The United States’ 5-2 victory over the defending champion, Japan, gave the Americans their first opportunity to lift the World Cup trophy since 1999.
Carli Lloyd scored the quickest three goals, becoming the first player to score three goals in the final of this tournament, reported CNN.
It was her goal to help her team bring the World Cup trophy to the United States for the first time in 16 years.
Japan stood in her way, but it never stood a chance as the Americans’ No. 10 stung quickly and often to guide the United States to a record third Women’s World Cup.
United States became the first team to win FIFA Women’s World Cup three times.
