Relentless USAWNT slot 13 past helpless Thailand

USAWNT record-breaking triumph over Thailand became about to pay equity.

The United States women’s national team (USAWNT) produced the most one-sided result in World Cup history (men’s or women’s) and kicked off their Women’s World Cup title defense on Tuesday, beating Thailand squad 13-0 in Reims, France. Thailand had no answer to the No. 1 ranked team in the world.

The USWNT scored 3 goals in the first half and 10 goals in the second being the most dominant display the Women’s World Cup has ever seen. Seven different players scored in this one.

Rose Lavelle (20’,56’)
Lindsey Horan(32’)
Sam Mewis (50’,54’)
Megan Rapinoe(79’)
Mallory Pugh(84’)
Carli Lloyd(90+2’)
Alex Morgan (12’,53’,74’,81’,87’)

Captain Alex Morgan ties Michelle Akers’ single-game scoring record

Triumph against Thailand became about to pay equality

The USAWNT players scored more goals than the men’s national soccer team has scored in every World Cup series since 2006 combined and the achievement has led to increased calls for the women to be paid the same as their male counterparts.

The US women’s soccer team (USAWNT) is currently engaged in a lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation claiming its members face “purposeful gender discrimination.”

“Here’s an idea: If you win 13-0—the most goals for a single game in World Cup history—you should be paid at least equal to the men’s team,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tweeted after the game

Here's an idea: If you win 13-0—the most goals for a single game in World Cup history—you should be paid at least equally to the men's team.

Congratulations, #USWNT!
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) June 11, 2019

Criticism regarding the celebration

The USAWNT 13-0 win to Thailand inspired confidence but also came under criticism from some who felt the team showed poor sportsmanship by celebrating too much.

U.S. women’s soccer coach Jill Ellis said her players didn’t consider pulling back because it disrespects their opponent.

Some commentators said they found women’s play and celebrations embarrassing.

I would tone down the celebration on the 9th goal, but that’s just me.
— Maximiliano Bretos (@MaxBretosSports) June 11, 2019

For those tweeting me about this not being a good advert for women's football. Folks it's Thailand, with the greatest respect. They're giving as best as they can. It's also the job of #USA to win, not to make football more comforting for you.
— Eniola Aluko (@EniAlu) June 11, 2019