(Reuters) - Brazil's Cristiane became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the women's World Cup as the former finalists sealed a superb 3-0 victory over debutants Jamaica on Sunday to kick off their campaign in convincing fashion. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo holds the men's record, having scored three goals in a 3-3 draw with Spain in the 2018 World Cup in Russia at 33 years and 130 days. Victory at Stade des Alpes in Grenoble meant Vadao's Brazil maintained their perfect record in World Cup openers and also snapped a run of nine straight defeats in the lead-up to the tournament since a 2-1 win over Japan last July. It was the first hat-trick for Brazil in the women's World Cup since Sissi and Pretinha scored three goals each in a 7-1 thrashing of Mexico in 1999. Jamaica play Italy in Reims on Friday.

Source: The Star June 09, 2019 18:33 UTC