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Video: USA Women are world champions and now scoring goals from Jupiter

Published 07:45 6 Jul 2015 BST

Updated 08:10 6 Jul 2015 BST

Patrick McCarry
Video: USA Women are world champions and now scoring goals from Jupiter

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It was a beat-down of epic proportions.

The United States defeated defending champions Japan 5-2 in Vancouver, Canada to claim World Cup glory. Carli Lloyd was the hero as the USA won the cup for the first time in their history. They were 4-0 up after 16 minutes with Lloyd completing her hat-trick in style. The striker spotted the Japanese goalkeeper off her line and let rip with a fine effort. https://youtu.be/FOzAaoLXW6E Expect a call from President Obama soon. https://twitter.com/GettySport/status/617863595767021568
Video: USA Women are world champions and now scoring goals from Jupiter