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The United States women's national team cruised past Panama, 8-0, in a CONCACAF Olympic qualifying match Friday night in Houston. The victory clinches a berth in the knockout round and keeps the Americans atop the Group A standings.
Lindsey Horan's hat trick (3', 18', 81') led the way for the U.S. as Lynn Williams, Rose Lavelle, Christen Press, Jessica McDonald and Tobin Heath all added a goal each. The Olympic qualifier went off the rails quickly for Panama, with the United States netting three goals in the first 18 minutes before taking a 4-0 lead at halftime.