The US team shared points with the Netherlands in a 1-1 draw in the second match of Group E of the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Video: Results_World_Cup_women_2023-_Team_US_struggle_draw_Netherlands.mp4
USA 1-1 Netherlands
The US and Dutch teams recreated the 2019 Women's World Cup final. In this rematch, the US team - the defending world champion and topping the FIFA rankings - faced more difficulties and couldn't beat the match. defeat the Netherlands.
The Chinese team entered the game better and pressed the opponent right after the opening whistle. However, the Netherlands scored first – from their first shot of the game. Jill Roord ended the perfect coordination of the European representative with a dangerous shot to beat the US goalkeeper.
The US team faced many difficulties against the Netherlands.
The Netherlands actively kept the squad low, played the ball slowly and created a safe game. The US team tried to push up the squad but could not overwhelm the opponent. The defending world champion's possession percentage was lower than that of the Netherlands in the first half.
After the first half stalemate, the US team continued to push up the squad, attacking stronger to find an equalizer. In front of the Dutch team's tight and very focused defense, the American players had to rely on a fixed situation 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 reminds the Dutch women's team. The European team did not risk attacking but continued to hold a defensive position.
The US team created a few more dangerous opportunities. The defending world champion team increased the pressure at the end of the game. However, Alex Morgan and his teammates lacked accuracy and luck at the decisive beat. The US team could not score more goals to win 3 points.
Result: USA 1-1 Netherlands
Scored
America: 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)
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