Norway blanks U.S. women's soccer team in Olympic opener, 2-0
OLYMPICS / SOCCER
American squad never seems to get in the flow while Norwegians live up to their billing.
QINHUANGDAO, China -- Norway jumped on the United States from the opening whistle, getting two goals in the first four minutes today to beat the U.S. women's soccer team, 2-0, at the Beijing Olympics.
The Norwegians looked like the medal-contenders they're supposed to be, while the Americans never looked the part.
Forward Leni Laursen Kaurin outjumped and outmuscled U.S. defender Lori Chalupny to head the ball over charging goalkeeper Hope Solo and into an open net in the second minute.
Two minutes later, Melissa Wiik latched onto a through ball on the right side, outraced U.S. captain Christie Rampone and curled a right-footed shot over Solo and just inside the far post.
