USA thrashes Vietnam by 3-0 at Women's World Cup

AUCKLAND, July 22: The United States grab the victory against the debutants Vietnam by a blowout win of 3-0 in the Women's World Cup held in Auckland.

Sophia Smith scored two goals in the first half for the four-time world champions in front of a crowd of 41,107 fans. The third goal was scored by Captain Lindsey Horan, after an assist by Smith, in the 77th minute.