United States blitz New Zealand again as World Cup quest heats up

• USA Women beat Football Ferns 5-0 in friendly at Eden Park
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The United States have outclassed the Football Ferns again, belting the Women's World Cup co-hosts 5-0 to wrap-up their two-match tour of New Zealand and familiarise themselves with local conditions ahead of the World Cup in July.

Rose Lavelle wore the captain's armband and netted twice in another impressive performance, with Ashley Hatch, Mallory Swanson and Taylor Kornieck joining her on the scoresheet. The US dominance was so strong that New Zealand failed to have a single shot on goal in the entire game compared to 22 shots for the visitors.