SINSHEIM, Germany — The U.S. advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup today, routing Colombia 3-0 behind goals from Heather O’Reilly, Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd.
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United States' Abby Wambach celebrates after Megan Rapinoe's goal today against Colombia in women's World Cup action at Sinsheim, Germany. The U.S. won 3-0 to improve to 2-0 in the tourney. AP
The scoreline could have been even worse for Colombia, which is playing in its first World Cup. The Americans missed at least a half-dozen other chances, including two headers by Abby Wambach and a shot off the crossbar by Rapinoe.
The two-time World Cup champions now play Sweden, one of two teams to beat them this year, on Wednesday in Wolfsburg to determine the Group C winner. The Americans and Sweden both have six points, but the U.S. leads the group on goal differential.
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