Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The U.S. women’s national team should be thanking the goalpost at Eden Park in New Zealand for helping them advance to the World Cup knockout stage on Tuesday.
Portugal forward Ana Capeta had a chance to put Portugal ahead in the first minute of extra time. Capeta’s shot went off the post to goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher’s left.
The Portuguese bench was ready to celebrate and was in disbelief after the shot was missed. The U.S. took one giant breath. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The match ended in a 0-0 draw, but Portugal’s tough play was the real shocker as the U.S.
had been expected to win handily. Kika Nazareth, left, and Fatima Pinto, right, react the shot by Ana Capeta, not pictured, hitting a post during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between Portugal and USA at Eden Park on Aug.