Soccer Showdown: USWNT and Netherlands Battle to a 1-1 Draw

Thrilling Draws and Debutant Victories: Highlights from Women's World Cup 2023"

The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) and the Netherlands drew 1-1 in a closely-fought match at the 2023 Women's World Cup.

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Midfielder Jill Roord scored the opening goal for the Netherlands in the 17th minute.

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USWNT captain Lindsey Horan equalized with a thumping header from a corner kick in the 62nd minute.

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The USWNT had gone 17 straight matches without trailing in a Women's World Cup before this match

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The USWNT outshot the Netherlands 9-2 in the first half.

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A goal by US forward Alex Morgan was disallowed due to being offside.

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With the draw, the USWNT extended their unbeaten streak at the World Cup to 19 matches, the longest in tournament history for both men's and women's editions.

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Portugal beat Vietnam 2-0 in another Group E match, with Telma Encarnação and Francisca Nazareth scoring the goals

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Portugal beat Vietnam 2-0 in another Group E match, with Telma Encarnação and Francisca Nazareth scoring the goals

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The group matches will conclude after August 3, with the knockout stage to follow with the remaining 16 teams.

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