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Defending champions US beat Vietnam 3-0 in FIFA Women's World Cup
Sophia Smith scores double, Lindsey Horan adds 1 goal for US in Group E match in Auckland
Can Erozden |
22.07.2023 - Update : 22.07.2023
Players of USA celebrate after winning the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 Group E match between the United States and Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland on July 22, 2023. ( Jose Hernandez - Anadolu Agency )
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Defending champions US beat Vietnam 3-0 in a Saturday FIFA Women's World Cup match to start the tournament with a win.
US forward Sophia Smith scored a double and her teammate Lindsey Horan added a goal for the Stars and Stripes in a Group E match at Auckland's Eden Park.
Meanwhile, Japan hammered Zambia 5-0 to top Group C.
In a Group D match, England beat Haiti 1-0 as attacking midfielder Georgia Stanway scored a first-half penalty.
Denmark toppled China 1-0 in another Group D match.
The 2023 Women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, will run through Aug. 20.
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