Bonmati leads Spain to comeback win over Japan, US off to solid start

Strike one: Aitana Bonmati of Spain scores their first goal against Japan. — Reuters

PARIS: Spain’s Aitana Bonmati scored one goal and created another to earn the world champions a 2-1 comeback win over Japan, while the United States cruised to a 3-0 win over Zambia on the first day of the Olympics women’s football competition on Thursday.

The US began their quest for a fifth gold medal with a resounding victory at Nice Stadium.