Back of the net: Australia goalkeeper Teagan Micah fails to save a shot by USA’s Megan Rapinoe. — AFP
TOKYO: The United States women’s team won the bronze medal with Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd scoring two goals each in a 4-3 win over Australia in Kashima.
The Americans, World Cup winners in 2019, had gone into the Games as heavy favourites for gold but after some underwhelming displays were beaten by Canada in the semi-finals.
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