U.S. Women blank Chile

PARIS (AP) _ The U.S. women’s soccer team has advanced to the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup by improving to 2-0.

Carli Lloyd scored twice and the Americans followed Tuesday’s 13-0 thrashing of Thailand with a 3-0 shutout of Chile. All three goals came in the first half, and the celebrations were more muted after the team was criticized for celebrating goals even after victory against Thailand was well in hand. Sweden also advanced out of Group F with a victory 5-1 victory over Thailand.

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