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USA vs. Netherlands: Key Takeaways from Women's World Cup Final 2019

The United States retained the FIFAWomen's World Cup on Sunday with a 2-0 win over the Netherlands.

Jill Ellis' team were never in trouble during the 2019 final, and the European champions failed to produce their best.

Megan Rapinoe's penalty broke the deadlock after 61 minutes and Rose Lavelle sealed victory eight minutes later.

Dutch goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal protected the scoreline by keeping her team in the match with a flurry of saves.

The Oranje Leeuwinnen had just one shot on target in the match, and striker Vivianne Miedema was once again subdued in the heat of battle.