It was the first time a team had scored 13 goals in a World Cup game — men’s or women’s. Morgan’s five goals equaled a record for a Women’s World Cup game set by Michelle Akers of the United States in 1991. “In the moment, every time we score a goal in the World Cup — I’ve dreamed of it since I was a little girl,” Morgan said. Several of them were playing in their first World Cup game, and she was pleased to see them thrive. Thailand’s coach, Nuengruethai Sathongwien, had characterized the mere presence of her team at the World Cup as a success.

Source: National Post June 12, 2019 15:07 UTC