CNN —In a frenetic Women’s World Cup final, Carli Lloyd pounced on a loose pass midway inside her own half.
Lloyd got the US off to a perfect start in the 2015 World Cup Final.
In the 2011 World Cup final, Lloyd blasted a spot kick over the bar.
Dennis Grombkowski/Getty ImagesThe aftermathAs unlikely as it may seem, being the star player in a World Cup final has its downsides.
Andrew Kelly/ReutersThe World Cup final hat trick has become synonymous with Lloyd’s career – a brilliant player, capable of producing brilliant moments on the biggest stage of all.
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