A hard-fought match on Tuesday night resulted in a 1-1 draw between the United States and the Netherlands, preventing either team from advancing to the knockout stage of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The United States had come into the game with a 13-game winning streak in World Cup matches since their victory in 2015. However, the focus now shifts to the U.S.’s upcoming game against Portugal, which takes on added urgency in light of the current standings. Both the U.S. and Netherlands have four points in the group, with the U.S. holding the edge in goal differential.
The first half belonged to the Netherlands, who displayed superior technical skill and made decisive plays when it mattered. In the 17th minute, Andi Sullivan’s failure to step up allowed Lieke Martens to break free and make a run towards the U.S. goal. Crystal Dunn was caught off guard on the right side, but managed to block a cross into the middle. However, Jill Roord went unmarked at the top of the box and capitalized on a well-timed pass, scoring a powerful low shot that beat goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher.
The Dutch celebrated their crucial first goal, while the U.S. found themselves trailing in a half for the first time since 2011. The U.S. lost that game against Sweden, and the pressure was on to avoid a similar outcome. Captain Lindsey Horan stepped up in the second half, delivering a perfectly executed header from a set piece to equalize in the 62nd minute. This was Horan’s second goal of the tournament, as she had also scored against Vietnam.
Despite mounting pressure in the second half, including an offside call that nullified an apparent goal by Alex Morgan, the U.S. was unable to find the winning goal. Both teams now look ahead to their next matches, with the Netherlands facing Vietnam and the U.S. taking on Portugal. The outcome of these games will determine which team advances to the knockout stage.
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