Women's World Cup: USA scrape into last 16 behind group winners Netherlands
The USA women's national team struggled to a startling 0-0 tie with Portugal in Auckland, New Zealand, on Tuesday to advance to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup.
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Women's World Cup: Neatherlands beat Vietnam 7-0 as US avoid upset
The Netherlands scored four times in a torrid 15-minute first-half stretch, overwhelming Vietnam 7-0 in the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday and sealing first place in Group E.
Netherlands delight in crushing Vietnam and topping group
Esmee Brugts netted two long-range stunners as the Netherlands rediscovered their scoring touch in a crushing win over Vietnam, reaching the Women's World Cup round of 16 in style and locking up top spot in Group E from the USA on goal difference.
Dutch delight in 7-0 romp over Vietnam to reach World Cup knockouts
DUNEDIN, New Zealand : Esmee Brugts netted two long-range stunners as the Netherlands rediscovered their scoring touch in a crushing 7-0 win over Vietnam on Tuesday, reaching the Women's World Cup knockouts in style and locking up top spot in Group E on goal difference.
US must solve Julie Ertz dilemma if they're to win World Cup - ESPN
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The road to a World Cup title is riddled with detours and alternate routes. Such a path may still get a team to its ultimate destination, just not in the way that was originally planned. So it is proving for the U.S. women's national team, especially when it comes to its lineup choices in midfield and defense.
Andi Sullivan, Savannah DeMelo vow to improve USWNT performance after Netherlands draw - ESPN
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Players on the United States women's national team know their performance against the Netherlands wasn't good enough, but they expect to improve as the Women's World Cup continues.
U.S. shows fighting spirit vs. Netherlands but issues remain - ESPN
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Some of the big questions surrounding the U.S. women's national team heading into this World Cup revolved around its relative inexperience. Could the team, with 14 players performing in their first World Cup, deal with the pressure cooker environment? Could they handle moments when things weren't going their way, especially against the best teams in the world?
Today at the World Cup: Australia rocked by Nigeria as Portugal earn first win
Nigeria sprung a shock at the World Cup on Thursday as they fought back from a goal down to beat co-hosts Australia 3-2.