USA win the Women’s World Cup after victory over Netherlands
Relive the USA’s historic victory over the Netherlands in Lyon
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The USA have won the 2019 Women's World Cup after a battling victory over the Netherlands in Lyon.
Second half goals from Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle were enough to see the 2015 winners through to a win which sees them successfully defend the crown won in Canada four years ago.
The 2-0 win sees them lift the World Cup for a second time in a row and a fourth time in their history.
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And the three-pronged leadership group stride onto the rostrum, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, three footballing greats ready to lift the World Cup trophy.
AND THEY HOIST THE TROPHY ALOFT! THE USA ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS...AGAIN!
Golden Boot, Golden Ball, World Cup winning captain - a decent day for Megan Rapinoe!
There are a number of USA players doing confetti and glitter angels. Living their best lives.
And the cheers just keep coming as the players do their lap of honour. I'd have given the Dutch fans the edge during the game, but there is a serious American contingent inside the Groupama Stadium and their heroes have delivered.
That's all from us here today. The USA are champions again, retaining their World Cup crown with a 2-0 victory over the plucky Netherlands in the final. They've gone past Europe's very best on their way to back-to-back victories on the biggest stage, but the rest of the world are getting closer. Women's football has, truly, arrived.
Mark Critchley watched it all unfold from inside the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, and you can read his excellent report below, but for now it's goodbye from me.
I've been Harry Latham-Coyle for The Independent - thank you for joining me.
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