US win Women's World Cup for third time

United States have thrashed Japan to win their third Women's World Cup title.  

In a repeat of the 2011 final, which Japan won on penalties, the Nadeshiko could not live with their stronger and quicker opponents, who went 4-0 up with Carli Lloyd scoring an incredible 13-minute hat-trick.

The 2011 winners retaliated thanks to a Yuki Ogimi strike and a Julie Johnston own goal, but Tobin Heath made it 5-2 before 60 minutes had elapsed. 

Despite further pressure, the US side held on. CAF president Issa Hayatou, standing in for Fifa president Sepp Blatter, presented the trophy to the USA.

BBC