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Tom Doyle

Women's World Cup Final in pictures: USA vs Netherlands highlights and photos from Lyon

The United States won the Women's World Cup for a fourth time, beating Netherlands 2-0 in Lyon.

After being thwarted by a series of excellent Sari Van Veenendaal saves in the first half, the US took the lead in the 61st minute when Megan Rapinoe coolly converted a penalty awarded via VAR.

Rose Lavelle doubled the lead eight minutes later as the holders made sure of a successful defence of the title.

They become the second team to win the competition twice in a row, matching the feat of 2003 and 2007 champions Germany.

Both US successes have been achieved under the management of Jill Ellis, who was born in England.

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Rapinoe's spot-kick saw her finish alongside team-mate Alex Morgan and England's Ellen White as the tournament's joint top-scorer with six goals.

Rapinoe took the Golden Boot, though, with ties settled by assists and then minutes per goal. Rapinoe and Morgan both had three assists to White's none, but the former's goals came in the fewest minutes.

And her superb tournament was recognised as she was also awarded the Golden Ball for its best player, with England's Lucy Bronze winning the Silver Ball.

Scroll through the gallery above for the best photos and highlights from the showpiece final in Lyon.

Additional reporting by the Press Association.

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