VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – Carli Lloyd rewrote the Women’s World Cup record book with three goals in the first 16 minutes as the United States took a 4-1 lead at halftime of the final against Japan on Sunday.

Lloyd set records for the fastest goal and became the first woman to score a hat trick in the World Cup final. She also was the third American woman to score a hat trick in any World Cup match, joining Michelle Akers and Carin Jennings Gabarra, both of which came during the 1991 tournament.

Lloyd’s hat trick was the fastest in women’s or men’s World Cup history.

Lloyd is also the first American to score goals in four straight World Cup matches.

Lauren Holiday’s goal in the 14th minute gave the Americans a 3-0 lead and Lloyd scored from midfield moments later. She also had chances at a fourth and possibly fifth goal during the first half.