Portugal’s narrow miss towards the end of the game saved the United States from experiencing the biggest upset in the history of the Women’s World Cup tournament. Despite a lackluster performance resulting in a 0-0 draw against Portugal, the reigning champions managed to secure a spot in the knockout round. This is the first time in tournament history that the US has only won one game in the group stage, scoring just four goals over three matches. The Americans breathed a sigh of relief as Ana Capeta’s shot hit the post, preventing Portugal from scoring in stoppage time. You can watch the moment here. The draw proved to be just enough for the Americans to advance.
Forward Alex Morgan acknowledged the disappointment in the result, but expressed determination to move forward. The USA, a team with a remarkable history and four World Cup titles, has never been eliminated in the group stage. The frustration of the American fans was evident as scattered boos could be heard in the crowd during halftime. The USA’s fate also depended on the outcome of the Netherlands vs Vietnam match, which happened simultaneously. The Netherlands secured a convincing 7-0 victory, pushing the United States down to second place in Group E. The Americans will now face the winner of Group G in the knockout stage, with the next match scheduled for Sunday.
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