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U.S. Downs Russia 5-1 in Nike U.S. Women's Cup Opener

Sep. 29, 2002

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (Sunday, September 29, 2002) - The U.S. Women's National Team patiently broke down a skillful Russian team to register a dominating 5-1 victory in the opening game of the 2002 Nike U.S. Women's Cup. The USA got stellar performances from Mia Hamm, who had two goals and an assist, and second half substitute Aly Wagner, who had two assists and a goal, to bury Russia with three goals in a five-minute span in the second half.