By David Ljunggren
OTTAWA, June 7 (Reuters) - The Norwegian women's soccer team, seeking to revive a more glorious era, brushed aside debutants Thailand 4-0 in their opening World Cup Group B match on Sunday and could easily have scored more.
Captain Trine Ronning converted a free kick in the 15th minute and striker Isabell Herlovsen netted a quick first half brace as the Thais struggled to cope with their more muscular and skilful opponents.
Despite the warm conditions, Norway kept up the pressure in the second half, when teenage forward Ada Hegerberg added a goal and Maren Mjelde then missed a penalty.