US crush Brazil 3-0 to claim third place in U-19 women soccer

The United States beat Brazil 3-0 Saturday to claim third place in the FIFA Under-19 Women's World Championship.

Germany will play China for the title later Saturday at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium.

The United States' Kerri Hanks broke opened the scoring with a goal in the 21st minute. Megan Rapinoe and Angie Woznuk also scored.

The United States won the inaugural championship at Canada in 2002. The FIFA Under-19 Women's World Championship featured 12 teams competing in three groups.

Source: Xinhua