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Posted on: Thursday, July 3, 2008

Kai helps U.S. beat Norway, 4-0

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Natasha Kai

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Hawai'i's Natasha Kai recorded an assist as the U.S. women's national soccer team posted its first win in Norway, defeating the host country, 4-0, yesterday in a tuneup for the Beijing Games.

Kai, who played the entire game, assisted on Carli Lloyd's goal in the 52nd minute after making a run into the penalty area and passing to Lloyd.

Lindsay Tarpley put the USA on the board in the fourth minute after forward Abby Wambach received a throw-in and passed to Tarpley. Angela Hucles scored in the 84th minute on a 40-yard blast. Wambach scored her 99th career goal on a through pass from Amy Rodriguez in the 87th minute to close out the scoring.

The United States improved to 19-0 this year, including a penalty-kicks victory over Canada. The U.S. plays Sweden Saturday in another exhibition.