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USA Crush Russia 5-1 in Women's Soccer International Friendly

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The United States Women's national team won a second international friendly against Russia on Sunday, cruising to a 5-1 victory in Houston.

Carli Lloyd, Rose Lavelle and Crystal Dunn all scored for the hosts before half-time, while the Russians also added an own-goal. Nadezhda Karpova converted from the penalty spot to give the visitors a fighting chance, but the USA did more damage after the break.

Dunn added a second goal before a host of substitutions took all of the momentum out of the match. The Stars and Stripes had already beaten Russia in Texas on Thursday.