Forward Christine Sinclair made history on Sunday afternoon by claiming sole possession of second place on the all-time international scoring list for women’s soccer as she tallied her 159th career goal, passing Mia Hamm, in a 6-0 win against Trinidad & Tobago.
I have the best teammates (past and present) in the world. This would not be possible without you. #CanWNT #THANKU pic.twitter.com/mlvAb7mT1V
— Christine Sinclair (@sincy12) February 15, 2016
Take a look at the record-breaking goal below:
Sinclair entered the match as substitute in the 61st minute and wasted no time getting on the scoring sheet, timing her run to perfection before beating the goalkeeper at the near post with a well-placed shot into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute.