Jul 5, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; United States players react as they receive the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy after defeating Japan in the final of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium. The United States won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
DELRAN, New Jersey (Reuters) - There were only 200 people at Ott's Tavern in Carli Lloyd's tiny hometown of Delran but it probably had the most raucous celebration among the scores of Women's World Cup viewing parties held around the country.
It didn't hurt that the United States captain scored three goals in the first 16 minutes -- including a jaw-dropping shot from midfield -- en route to a 5-2 win over Japan in the championship match in Vancouver.
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