2023 Women's World Cup: USWNT battles Netherlands to draw in second match

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A win on Tuesday night would've sent either the United States or Netherlands to the knockout stage in the 2023 Women's World Cup, but instead, a 1-1 draw was the result in a hard-fought match.

It wasn't a loss, but the United States has won 13 straight World Cup matches dating back to their 2015 victory run in France coming into tonight's game. 

The next match for the U.S. against Portugal on Tuesday becomes a more urgent meeting with the knockout stage now in mind. 

Both the U.S. and Netherlands have four points in the group, while the former is up on goal differential. 

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Lindsey Horan #10 of the United States celebrates scoring during the second half against the Netherlands during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Carmen Mandato/USSF/Getty Images)

The first half certainly belonged to the Dutch. The Netherlands was more technically sound, making great first touches and being decisive when it counted. 

In the 17th minute, Andi Sullivan was late to step up on Lieke Martens, who got past her and sprinted up field toward the U.S. goal. Martens ended up catching Crystal Dunn sleeping on the right side as a pass into the 18-yard box looked like a prime chance for the Dutch to strike first.

Dunn ended up blocking a cross into the middle, but the USWNT couldn’t escape the danger. No one covered Jill Roord at the top of the box, and after getting a good pass, her first touch was perfect as she sent a scorching low shot past goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. 

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