The 2015 Women’s World Cup has come to an end with the United States of America team emerging champions after beating their final opponent Japan 5 goals to 2.
It was goals galore at the Women’s World Cup Final with seven goals recorded and making it the highest scoring women’s final.
Carli Lloyd scored the quickest goal in a Women’s World Cup final, slicing a shot with the outside of her left foot from a corner kick in the third minute. She then went ahead to score an incredible 13-minute hat-trick as the United States thrashed Japan to win their third Women’s World Cup title.
Her three goals Sunday gave her six in the final four games for the Americans. Lloyd was awarded the Golden Ball as the World Cup’s most outstanding player.
The United States conceded its first goals on Sunday since its opening match, including an own goal by Johnston in the 52nd minute that drew Japan within 4-2.
The 2015 Women’s World Cup expanded to 24 from 16 teams. International parity was displayed as Colombia defeated third-ranked France, England reached the semifinals and Cameroon advanced to the round of 16. Women are playing in professional leagues around the world. The game is faster now, more skilled, vital in the transitional moments between defense and attack.
Congratulations to the winning team, USA.