2023 Women's World Cup Results: US Team Struggles to Draw with Netherlands

The United States team shared points with the Netherlands in a 1-1 draw in the second round of Group E of the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Video : 2023 Women's World Cup Results- US Team Struggles to Draw with Netherlands.mp4

USA 1-1 Netherlands

The US and the Netherlands reenacted the 2019 Women's World Cup final. In this rematch, the US - the reigning world champions and top of the FIFA rankings - had a more difficult time and could not defeat the Netherlands.

The Americans started the game better and put their opponents under pressure right from the start. However, the Netherlands scored first - with their first shot of the match. Jill Roord finished off a perfect European move with a powerful shot that beat the American goalkeeper.

The US team had a difficult time against the Netherlands.

The Netherlands played a low, slow game and played it safe. The US tried to push up the pitch but could not overwhelm their opponents. The reigning world champions had less possession than the Netherlands in the first half.

After a stalemate in the first half, the US continued to push forward, attacking more aggressively in search of an equalizer. Against a tight and focused Dutch defense, the US players had to rely on set pieces to score. Lindsay Horan scored in the 62nd minute with an unstoppable header.

A few minutes later, Alex Morgan put the ball into the net of the Netherlands but the goal was disallowed for offside. This moment reminded the Dutch women's team. The European team did not risk attacking but continued to maintain a defensive position.

The US team created a few more dangerous chances. The reigning world champions increased the pressure in the final minutes. However, Alex Morgan and his teammates lacked precision and luck in the decisive moments. The US team could not score another goal to win 3 points.

Result: USA 1-1 Netherlands

Score

USA: Horan (62')

Netherlands: Roord (17')

USA vs Netherlands lineup

USA: Alyssa Naeher (1-TM), Naomi Girma (4), Julie Ertz (8), Crystal Dunn (19), Emily Fox (23), Savannah DeMelo (9), Lindsay Horan (10), Andi Sullivan (17), Sophia Smith (11), Alex Morgan (13), Trinity Rodman (20)

Netherlands: Daphne Van Domselaar (1-TM), Stefanie van der Gragt (3), Sherida Spitse (8), Dominique Janssen (20), Jill Roord (6), Danielle van de Donk (10), Jackie Groenen (14), Victoria Pelova (17), Esmee Brugts (22), Katja Snoeijs (9), Lieke Martens (11)

According to vtc.vn

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