Women's World Cup 2019: Americans are still great

Rapinoe's penalty helps No. 1 team claim back-to-back world titles and fourth overall

The United States are ecstatic after breaking the deadlock through Megan Rapinoe's penalty in the second half.
The United States are ecstatic after breaking the deadlock through Megan Rapinoe's penalty in the second half. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Rose Lavelle sealing victory when she scored the US' second. It was her fourth goal of the competition.
Rose Lavelle sealing victory when she scored the US' second. It was her fourth goal of the competition. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 08, 2019, with the headline Women's World Cup 2019: Americans are still great. Subscribe