Alex Morgan scored five goals in USA’s 13-0 win over Thailand (Getty Images)Alex Morgan and USA’s players have been criticised for their celebrations during their 13-0 victory over Thailand in their Women’s World Cup opener on Tuesday evening. The victory was the biggest in World Cup history, but USA’s decision to wildly celebrate after every goal was not well-received. ‘You’re going up against a team that’s first time in the World Cup, they’re just happy to be there. ‘I was a female professional athlete, there are kids watching this and to be celebrating when it’s eight, nine, 10. ‘I said in the pre-game, yes, you want to score a lot of goals, yes, you want to make your mark because of the goal difference.

Source: Metro June 12, 2019 06:45 UTC