Jul 6, 2015 at 12am UK at ​BC Place Stadium, Vancouver
USA WomenUSA Women
5-2
Japan WomenJapan Women
Lloyd (3', 5', 16'), Holiday (14'), Heath (54')
FT(HT: 4-1)
Ogimi (27'), Johnston (52' og.)
Sawa (82'), Iwabuchi (85')

USA coach Jill Ellis 'elated' by Women's World Cup triumph

Jill Ellis of the United States of America speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final between the United States and Japan at BC Place Stadium on July 4, 2015
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USA Women coach Jill Ellis admits her delight after seeing the team thrash Japan 5-2 to win the Women's World Cup final.
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Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015 at 17:45 UK

USA Women coach Jill Ellis has described the team's Women's World Cup final victory over Japan as "pure elation".

A thrilling encounter in Vancouver on Sunday saw the Americans prevail 5-2 thanks to Carli Lloyd's first-half hat-trick.

The match allowed the USA to gain some revenge over Japan after losing the final to them back in 2011.

"[It's] just pure elation," Ellis told BBC Sport. "I'm so, so proud of this team and these players and so happy for every little girl that dreams of this."

USA have now won three Women's World Cup titles.

USA forward Abby Wambach celebrates after winning the semi-final football match between USA and Germany during their 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal on June 30, 2015
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