Jaedyn Shaw scored a pair of goals and the United States led 3-0 inside the first 20 minutes before beating Argentina 4-0 in the Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup on Friday night.
Shaw, 19, scored in the 10th and 18th minutes, while veteran Alex Morgan added a third goal from a header in the 19th. Lindsey Horan converted a penalty in the 77th.
Shaw became the youngest player to score three goals in her first six national team appearances. She was also the fifth youngest player to score in a competitive match for the team.
Morgan started after joining the team earlier this week as an injury replacement for Mia Fishel, who tore a ligament in her right knee during practice.
Morgan, who normally wears No. 13, will wear Fishel’s No. 7 during the tournament due to Concacaf rules.
Morgan came on as a substitute in the opening game of the tournament for the U.S. team, a 5-0 win over the Dominican Republic on Tuesday night. She converted a penalty in injury time to complete the scoring.
Olivia Moultrie, 18, scored twice on Tuesday. Combined with Shaw, it marked the first time two different teenagers scored multiple goals in consecutive games for the US.
Mariana Larroquette, who earlier in the match tried for Argentina from distance and hit the crossbar, almost scored again, but Argentina was ruled out for offside.
The United States were awarded the penalty in the 75th minute due to Miriam Mayorga’s handball. Mayorga also received a second yellow card, leaving Argentina down to ten players for the remainder of the match.
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Argentina opened the tournament on Tuesday with a goalless draw against Mexico in Group A. The United States will play Mexico in the final match of the group stage on Monday.
Mexico defeated the Dominican Republic 8-0 earlier Friday.
There are three groups of four teams participating in the first Women’s Gold Cup. Matches will also be played in San Diego and Houston.