[image src=’http://fnx.network/fnxnetwork/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MeganRapinoe_stock.jpg’ width=’300′ height=’450′ title=’Megan Rapinoe, USA. Source: Wikimedia Commons’ align=’right’]Captain Lisa De Vanna had Australia level with the States by half time with a game changing goal, historic in Australian Womens history – scoring in her third World Cup, before the highly ranked Team USA charged for the victory.
Christen Press’s 61st minute goal restored the Yankee’s lead, before Megan Rapinoe sealed the win in the 78th minute with a very impressive solo goal in front of more than 30,000 fans in Canada at Winnipeg Stadium.
The Australian Matildas next take on Nigeria in Group D this Saturday, with the Africans coming off a hard fought 3-3 draw with Sweden in their Women’s World Cup opener.
America next takes on similiar ranked Sweden in hopes to secure a top of group position.
Image Source: FFA Australia/FIFA