Sophia Smith scored a first-half brace on her Women’s World Cup debut as USA won their third title in a row with a comfortable start with a 3-0 win over Vietnam at Eden Park on Saturday.
The top-rated Americans have put their faith in the next generation this year and it was rewarded with a stellar performance by the 22-year-old striker, who is also an assist for the co-captain. Lindsey Horangoal in the second half.
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Vietnam almost conceded the final third in the World Cup debut, but the goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh rush to her right to save Alex Morgan‘ first-half penalty one of several good opportunities that the United States denied.
The United States is next to face Netherlands on Thursday in the second match of Group E, the rematch of the 2019 World Cup final, while Vietnam play the next match. Portugal.
