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).

Source: Reuters

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.

You can read the full version of this article in English on SBS The World Game here.