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Carli Lloyd Nets Hat Trick in 16 Minutes vs. Japan in Women's World Cup Final

Playing in a big game, United States women's national team star Carli Lloyd was ready for the spotlight yet again.

Lloyd got the United States off to a fast start in the Women's World Cup final against Japan, scoring two goals in the first five minutes.

Lloyd became just the second American to score twice in a Women's World Cup final, per ESPN Stats & Info:

Carli Lloyd (#USA) 2nd player to score twice in a Women's World Cup final (Michelle Akers in 1991).

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 5, 2015

Lauren Holiday joined the fun with a goal in the 14th minute, but moments later, Lloyd struck again.