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'Disgusted and embarrassed' - USWNT slammed for celebrations in record-breaking World Cup win

The U.S. women's national team rolled up a record-shattering 13-0 win over Thailand on Tuesday to get the side's World Cup defense off to a flying start.

Alex Morgan scored five goals as seven different U.S. players got on the scoresheet against a team that was clearly overmatched.

The USA took a 3-0 lead into the break, scoring 10 times in the second half on the way to their dominant win.

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And while USWNT players were quick to point out that there was little reason for them to dial back the scoring late in the match, it their celebrations for the goals scored late on caught some negative attention, particularly from former Canadian national team stars Clare Rustad and Kaylyn Kyleu200b.