US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history
Result is largest margin at any age level of a World Cup
TL;DR
- The US U-17 women's team defeated Samoa 17-0, setting a new World Cup record for the largest margin of victory at any age level.
- Maddie DiMaria scored six goals for the US, the most by any player in a single Women's World Cup match at any level.
- The result surpasses the previous record of 16-0 set by Morocco in the U-17 men's World Cup.
- US coach Ciara Crinion expressed pride in the team's accomplishment.
- The US team had 58 shots in the match, with ten different players scoring.
- The expansion of the U-17 World Cup field is noted as a factor contributing to such lopsided scores.