U.S. Wins 2019 Women's World Cup, Defeating Netherlands 2-0

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LYON, FRANCE — Team USA successfully defended its title Sunday, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 to win the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle carried the team to victory, with Rapinoe scoring the first goal in the 61st minute on a penalty kick. Referee Stephanie Frappart awarded the penalty following a video review showed that defender Stefanie van der Gragt made a high challenge on striker Alex Morgan. Rapinoe confidently struck the spot-kick down the middle and past a static Sari van Veenendaal, who seemed to anticipate Rapinoe would shoot to the side and was wrong-footed.

It was Rapinoe’s sixth goal, tying her with Morgan and England’s Ellen White at the top of the scoring charts.

Rose Lavelle then put the United States up 2-0 with a brilliant solo goal in the 69th minute. The midfielder collected the ball some 30 meters out, advanced to the penalty area and skipped past defender Stefanie van der Gragt before planting a low shot past goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal. She was mobbed as she dived into the arms of her teammates as she sprinted to the U.S. bench to celebrate.

Rapinoe won the Golden Ball award, recognizing her as the best player in the tournament.

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