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‘Millimetres’: USA barely dodge disaster in Women’s World Cup stunner

Luck may have been on the USA’s side against Portugal but the nation has unloaded as the perennial powerhouse barely scrapes through.

Andrew McMurtry
@AndrewMcMurtry

August 1, 2023 - 8:16PM

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The powerhouse USA side has dodged disaster against Portugal in a 0-all draw at the Women’s World Cup at Eden Park in New Zealand.

The US, who have won the last two Women’s World Cup titles and four of the eight in history, have survived by the width of a post as a draw was good enough for them to finish second in group E.

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With the Netherlands claiming a thumping 7-0 win over Vietnam, the path for the US to top the group was already difficult as they would have needed a 5-0 win.

Although they only needed a draw to book their place in the round of 16, the US almost lost when substitute Ana Capeta had the golden opportunity of the match in the second minute of injury time, only to see the ball bounce off the post.

Found myself enjoying watching Portugal.. Fluid, creative & brave on the ball.
A few inches and this would have been a massive wake up call for #USWNT 😳 pic.twitter.com/DcYtojMcZF

— Andy Harrison (@AndyHarra) August 1, 2023

It means Portugal were just millimetres from moving into the knockout rounds in the USA’s stead.

Regardless, it’s the USA’s...

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/world-cup/millimetres-usa-barely-dodge-disaster-in-womens-world-cup-stunner/news-story/e7a18fdcc0c1a3287e4f0d8c6090976a

"Patiently waiting for our Team to kick off at 2AM my time. smile
Just another 20 minutes so and 'The Gals' are off!"

You have Trump, you hit the post. Terrible luck, good luck. Glad for you in the cup. 2am. Back to bed.