Portugal's Ana Capeta nearly sent USWNT home from Women's World Cup

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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.

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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. 1, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Fiona Goodall - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

"It’s not the result we wanted, but we move forward," Alex Morgan said after the match.

One of the better chances came in the 53rd minute when Lindsey Horan was on the counterattack. She found Morgan in front, and it was just a bit too far from here. Morgan put it on goal, but it was knocked away.

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Portugal's Ana Capeta look dejected after the match as Portugal are knocked out of the World Cup. (REUTERS/David Rowland)

Morgan then had a great chance in the 83rd minute. She had the advantage and looked to cross it, but it was blocked. She then took a shot but Portugal keeper Ines Pereira blocked the shot. In the first minute of extra time, she