USA score thirteen in record-breaking rout of Thailand at Women's World Cup

Prolific striker Alex Morgan netted five goals as United States began their Women's World Cup defence in style with a record-breaking 13-0 rout of Thailand in Reims on Wednesday (AEST).

ose Lavelle (2L) of USA celebrates her goal with teammates during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019

Source: AAP

The reigning champions had to wait five days to start their campaign but produced an ominous performance that doubled as the biggest win in tournament history, surpassing Germany's 11-0 trouncing of Argentina in 2007.

Morgan took her goal tally at international level to 106 with her well-taken haul, while Samantha Mewis added a double and was involved in setting up another two goals.

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By Ali Bahnasawy
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