Monday, 6 July 2015

USA BEATS JAPAN TO WIN FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

The United States women's soccer team won the FIFA Women's World Cup final on Sunday by defeating Japan 5-2. The final took place in Vancouver.
Carl Lloyd, U.S. Captain made history as she scored three goals in 16 minutes and set a record of fastest goal as well as the first woman to score a hat trick in the World Cup final and the third American woman to score a hat trick in any World Cup match joining the likes of Michelle Akers and Carin Jennings-Gabarra. Lloyd is also the first American to score goals in four straight World Cup matches.
President Obama has congratulated the victorius U.S.A team and tweeted giving a shout out to Carl Lloyd,
"What a win for Team USA! Great game@carlLloyd! Your country is so proud of all of you. Come visit the White House with the World Cup soon".
Beyonce, Fergie, Justin Timberlake shared congratulatory messages via social media.
The U.S.A female team say winning the World Cup is son surreal and some of them say they have to pinch themselves to see if this was really happening.
Congrats Team U.S.A.!!!!

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