BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The United States had an easy work, at least in the first half, by defeating hosts Barbados 7-1 in the second match of the second women�s Pan American Cup on Thursday.

However, Barbados showed a high fighting spirit being rewarded with a goal, in the 57th minute, through Tricia-ann Greaves from a short corner.

The United States goals were netted by Tracey Fuchs, in the ninth and 30th minutes; Kristen McCann, in the fourth minute; Angela Loy (seventh minute); Kate Barber, in the 14th minute; Tamika Smith (25th) and Keli Smith, in the 43rd.

The home team had warned the US, three minutes earlier, when a rush from Patrina Brathwaite finished in a powerful diverted shot.

Barbados improved their mark and tactic after half-time to make things difficult for the States, who showed some problems in defence and midfield.

However, the North Americans supremacy was undisputable.

United States: Tran; Beach, Lingo, Jelley; Barber, Fuchs, Larson, Keller; McCann, Loy and K. Smith. Also played: T. Smith, Wooley, Fronzoni, Rizzo and Gannon. Coach: Beth Anders.

Barbados: Als; Murray, Browne, Clarke, Phillips; Drakes, Greaves, P. Brathwaite, Thompson; Chrichlow and Warner. Also played: N. Brathwaite, Kellman, Holder and Farnum. Coach: Peter Norville.

Umpires: Soledad Iparraguirre (Argentina) and Emma Simmons (Bermudas).