Paris: Striker Carli Lloyd scored twice as the United States beat Chile 3-0 on Sunday, sending the defending champions through to the last 16 at the Women's World Cup.
Carli Lloyd celebrates scoring for the US against Chile at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Sunday.Credit:AP
Lloyd – one of the biggest names in the women's game – became the first player to score in six consecutive World Cup matches but missed out on a hat-trick when she put a late penalty wide.
Chilean goalkeeper Christiane Endler won plaudits after pulling off several stunning saves to keep the score down.
Chile's goalkeeper Claudia Endler kept the score reasonably respectable with a number of decent saves.Credit:AP
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The United States, who moved to the top of group F on goal difference with six points, joined Sweden in the knockout phase after they had earlier beaten Thailand 5-1 in the same group.
The US, coming off a record 13-0 win over Thailand in their Group F opener, were in control from the first minute and scored three first-half goals.
Lloyd put her team ahead in the 11th minute by smashing a half-volley into the net from just inside the box.
It followed an early onslaught that had already seen the US miss several clear-cut chances, including Lloyd hitting the post from close range with Paris St Germain's Endler reacting quickest to deny the veteran US striker from the rebound.
US midfielder Julie Ertz doubled the score on 26 minutes, flicking in a header from a corner and Lloyd, captain for the dayRead More – Source
Paris: Striker Carli Lloyd scored twice as the United States beat Chile 3-0 on Sunday, sending the defending champions through to the last 16 at the Women's World Cup.
Carli Lloyd celebrates scoring for the US against Chile at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Sunday.Credit:AP
Lloyd – one of the biggest names in the women's game – became the first player to score in six consecutive World Cup matches but missed out on a hat-trick when she put a late penalty wide.
Chilean goalkeeper Christiane Endler won plaudits after pulling off several stunning saves to keep the score down.
Chile's goalkeeper Claudia Endler kept the score reasonably respectable with a number of decent saves.Credit:AP
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The United States, who moved to the top of group F on goal difference with six points, joined Sweden in the knockout phase after they had earlier beaten Thailand 5-1 in the same group.
The US, coming off a record 13-0 win over Thailand in their Group F opener, were in control from the first minute and scored three first-half goals.
Lloyd put her team ahead in the 11th minute by smashing a half-volley into the net from just inside the box.
It followed an early onslaught that had already seen the US miss several clear-cut chances, including Lloyd hitting the post from close range with Paris St Germain's Endler reacting quickest to deny the veteran US striker from the rebound.
US midfielder Julie Ertz doubled the score on 26 minutes, flicking in a header from a corner and Lloyd, captain for the dayRead More – Source
