US women footballers beat China in first of three friendlies
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Buy SPH photosDETROIT, Michigan (AFP) - Carli Lloyd and Sydney Leroux each scored second half goals to lift the United States women's footballers to a 2-0 victory over China on Saturday.
With the win in the physical match, before a crowd of about 17,371, the Americans remained unbeaten on their post-Olympic tour.
The US women claimed gold at the London Games in August with a 2-1 triumph over Japan in the Olympic final.
Lloyd opened the scoring in the 50th minute, collecting a pass from Tobin Heath near the edge of the penalty area, cutting left and beating Chinese keeper Zhang Yue at the near post.
