Chills every time. 😍
The game was the highest-scoring final in tournament history and the match's details were jaw-dropping. The USWNT scored four goals in the first 27 minutes of the game, including a hat trick for Carli Lloyd, the fastest in Women's World Cup history. Japan pulled within two in the second half until forward Tobin Heath scored the final goal in the 54th minute to put the game out of reach.
But as sure-handed as their final victory was, the road to get there had its bumps. The USWNT emerged from the group round as the top-ranked team with victories over Australia and Nigeria, but could only duel Sweden to a 0-0 tie. In the knockout rounds, they came out on top in tense games against Colombia and China and took a tie with Germany into the second half before Carli Lloyd netted a penalty kick. Kelley O'Hara's late goal sealed the victory and sent the US to the championship.
Now, as defending champions and the top-ranked team going into the 2019 Women's World Cup, the USWNT might be facing their toughest competition yet. They'll once again be taking on Sweden in group play, the same team that knocked them out of contention in the 2016 Olympics quarterfinals.
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