Carli Lloyd's Hat-Trick

Was it the greatest performance by a soccer player in a final? Yes. Carli Lloyd's hat-trick in the 2015 Women's World Cup final only took 16 minutes, and was capped off with a 50 yard boot over the Japan keepers head, giving the USWNT a commanding lead not even half way through the first half. All three goals showed off Lloyd's skill set. 

The first: Lloyd streaks into the box beating her defender to the ball and executes a difficult finish with the outside of her left foot. 

The second: She shows off her will and being in the right place at the right time. Lloyd fights through the box as the ball is being deflected. She's rewarded and taps home her second in 5 minutes. 

The third: Lloyd pushes the ball around the defender, meeting it on the other side and then has the awarness to look up and see the goalie out of position. She lets one fly and the rest is history. 3 goals, 16 minutes, in a World Cup Final. 

Carli Lloyd celebrates one of her three goals in the 2015 World Cup Final. (Photo:@Southflorida | Twitter)