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IN PHOTOS: USA defeats Japan 5-2 at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup

By Andrew Russell Global News
Posted July 5, 2015 9:21 pm
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Carli Lloyd led the U.S’s stunning four-goal attack in the opening 16 minutes with a hat-trick strike from near the halfway line as Team USA demolished Japan 5-2 in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday.

Lauren Holiday and Tobin Heath also scored in the victory as the Americans claimed their third title after previously winning in 1991 and 1999.

READ MORE: Carli Lloyd hat trick helps USA beat Japan 5-2 to win 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Julie Johnston had an own goal in the second half, while Yuki Ogimi had the other goal for Japan, who were the defending World Cup champions having beaten the U.S. four years ago.

In front of a crowd of 53,341 at B.C. Place Stadium that included U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

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Here are more images from the thrilling FIFA Women’s World Cup final.

United States’ Alex Morgan is draped in the U.S. flag as she waves to fans after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women’s World Cupsoccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. View image in full screen
United States’ Alex Morgan is draped in the U.S. flag as she waves to fans after the U.S. beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women’s World Cupsoccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Japan’s Yuki Ogimi, right, scores a goal as United States’ Julie Johnston looks on during the first half of the final of the FIFA World Cup soccer action in Vancouver, B.C. Sunday, July 5, 2015. View image in full screen
Japan’s Yuki Ogimi, right, scores a goal as United States’ Julie Johnston looks on during the first half of the final of the FIFA World Cup soccer action in Vancouver, B.C. Sunday, July 5, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Japan’s Aya Miyama, right, is challenged by United States’ Carli Lloyd during first half action in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer final in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, July 5, 2015. View image in full screen
Japan’s Aya Miyama, right, is challenged by United States’ Carli Lloyd during first half action in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer final in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, July 5, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The United States Women’s National Team celebrates with the trophy after they beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. View image in full screen
The United States Women’s National Team celebrates with the trophy after they beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Japan’s Mana Iwabuchi looks on as the United States celebrates their victory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer final in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, July 5, 2015. View image in full screen
Japan’s Mana Iwabuchi looks on as the United States celebrates their victory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer final in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, July 5, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
United States goalkeeper Hope Solo (1), center, punches away a shot from Japan during the second half of the FIFA Women’s World Cupsoccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. View image in full screen
United States goalkeeper Hope Solo (1), center, punches away a shot from Japan during the second half of the FIFA Women’s World Cupsoccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Japan’s goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori, right, goes down after failing to save a goal scored by United States’ Carli Lloyd during the first half of the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. View image in full screen
Japan’s goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori, right, goes down after failing to save a goal scored by United States’ Carli Lloyd during the first half of the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sunday, July 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
A Japanese supporter cheers on the team at the FIFA Women’sWorld Cup soccer final in Vancouver. View image in full screen
A Japanese supporter cheers on the team at the FIFA Women’sWorld Cup soccer final in Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
United States’ Lauren Holiday, centre right, Megan Rapinoe, centre left, Meghan Klingenberg (22) and Morgan Brian (14) celebrate Holiday’s goal against Japan during first half action in the FIFA Women’sWorld Cup soccer final in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, July 5, 2015. View image in full screen
United States’ Lauren Holiday, centre right, Megan Rapinoe, centre left, Meghan Klingenberg (22) and Morgan Brian (14) celebrate Holiday’s goal against Japan during first half action in the FIFA Women’sWorld Cup soccer final in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, July 5, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
United States’ Lauren Holiday, centre right, Megan Rapinoe, centre left, Meghan Klingenberg (22) and Morgan Brian (14) celebrate Holiday’s goal against Japan during first half action in the FIFA Women’sWorld Cup soccer final in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, July 5, 2015. View image in full screen
United States’ Lauren Holiday, centre right, Megan Rapinoe, centre left, Meghan Klingenberg (22) and Morgan Brian (14) celebrate Holiday’s goal against Japan during first half action in the FIFA Women’sWorld Cup soccer final in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, July 5, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
United States’ Abby Wambach hoists the trophy after defeating Japan to win the FIFA Women’sWorld Cup final soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday July 5, 2015. View image in full screen
United States’ Abby Wambach hoists the trophy after defeating Japan to win the FIFA Women’sWorld Cup final soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday July 5, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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