Women’s World Cup: Was the USA’s 13-0 win over Thailand biggest victory in history?
THE USA dominated Thailand in Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup clash, scoring a whopping 13 goals against the Asian side. But was the win the biggest victory in history?
Women’s World Cup: The USA won 13-0 against Thailand on Tuesday (Image: GETTY)
The USA has left Thailand devastated after a 13-0 win at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France saw the Thai footballers leave the pitch in tears. The first Group F clash saw USA superstar Alex Morgen head in the first opening goal, before firing in astoundingly four more. Morgan was joined by team mates Rose Lavelle, Lindsay Horan, Sam Mews, Megan Rapinoe, Mallory Pugh and Carli Lloyd, adding up to 13 goals in total.
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Women’s World Cup: Thailand was left devastated after losing 13-0 against USA (Image: GETTY)
"To see Rose Lavalle have the confidence to go at players, Sam Mewis taking on players and scoring from outside the box, they showed really well. I am really proud of them."
The USA kept the ball in their possession for 73 percent of the game and had 20 shots on target, compared to Thailand’s two.
The new record give the USA yet another boost as favourites to win the tournament.
The nation already holds most victories in the Women’s World Cup, having won it three times earlier, in 1991, 1999 and 2015.
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The USA is ranked no. 1 in the FIFA world rankings and after Tuesday’s 13-0 victory it’s easy to see why.
On Sunday another team will face the challenge of the USA’s national team, with the record-breakers taking on Chile at 2pm in Paris.
The clash can be watched live on BBC One.
See full fixture list of the Women’s World Cup HERE.