U.S. fans react as they watch the Women's World Cup final soccer match between USA and Japan, at the Underground Pub and Grill in Hermosa Beach, California July 5, 2015. REUTERS/Patrick T. Fallon
VANCOUVER (Reuters) - United States captain Carli Lloyd capped her incredible performance in Sunday's women's World Cup final by winning the Golden Ball as the player of the tournament.
The 32-year-old midfielder led by example in the final, scoring three goals in the first 16 minutes including one show-stopping effort from halfway, helping the Americans defeat Japan 5-2 to win the World Cup for the third time.
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