The Americans launched their quest to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time in 16 years by beating a stubborn Australia team, 3-1, with a pair of goals by veteran Megan Rapinoeand a winner from WWC debutant Christen Press. Lisa de Vanna’s equalizer in the 27th minute unsettled the USA, which needed a strong start after halftime to wrest thematch away from Australia.
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