Portugal's late near-miss helped reigning champion United States avoid the biggest upset in Women's World Cup tournament history on Tuesday. The Americans slipped through.
The USWNT has had to settle for second place in Group E after drawing 0-0 with Portugal in their final group game.
Netherlands’ 7-0 victory over Vietnam in the group’s other fixture ensured Andries Jonker’s side topped the group at the U.S.’s expense.
It is just the second time in Women’s World Cup history that the U.S. has failed to win their group. The U.S. was second to Sweden in the 2011 group stages and went on to finish as tournament runners up.
Portugal, ranked 21st in the world, enjoyed more of the ball during Tuesday’s meeting at Eden Park, with Ana.
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