Lindsey Horan exacted revenge on Danielle Van de Donk after being knocked down earlier in the match, scoring a crucial goal to secure a 1-1 draw for the United States against the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup. The Dutch took an early lead with a goal from Jill Roord, surprising the undefeated Americans. However, Horan’s header off a corner kick in the 62nd minute leveled the score. The goal came after a heated exchange between the two teams, with Horan expressing her frustration at being knocked down. The draw leaves both teams tied at the top of Group E, with the U.S. holding the advantage due to their superior goal difference.
In a rematch of the 2019 Women’s World Cup final, the Americans emerged victorious with a 2-0 win in Lyon, France. Roord’s strike in the 17th minute put the Dutch ahead, but the U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made key saves to keep her team in the game. Horan had a chance to equalize in the 36th minute but missed the target. Rose Lavelle, who had been dealing with a knee injury, replaced Savannah DeMelo at halftime. The Netherlands went into halftime with a narrow lead, a rare occurrence for the U.S. in World Cup matches.
The match took place in Wellington, New Zealand, with sunny skies but chilly temperatures and a strong breeze. The Americans, aiming for a historic third consecutive World Cup title, started their campaign with a 3-0 victory over Vietnam. U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski made no changes to the lineup that faced Vietnam, relying on Julie Ertz to fill in at center back in the absence of Becky Sauerbrunn.
The Dutch had their share of injury concerns, missing forward Lineth Beerensteyn and their leading scorer Vivianne Miedema. Despite these absences, the Netherlands put up a strong fight and proved to be a formidable opponent for the United States.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the U.S. team prior to the match, showing his support for the players. The United States now awaits their final group match to determine their knockout stage opponent.
Overall, this match showcased the intense competition between two top-ranked teams in women’s soccer, providing an exciting spectacle for fans worldwide.
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