Key takeaways:
- The U.S. advanced to the knockout round of the 2023 Women’s World Cup despite a 0-0 draw against Portugal.
- Megan Rapinoe was brought on as a second-half substitute, but her energy failed to spark the listless U.S. team.
- The U.S. will be hoping to make the most of their second chance and prove that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Women’s World Cup.
The United States Women’s National Team has advanced to the knockout round of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, despite a 0-0 draw against Portugal on Tuesday. The U.S. was able to avoid the biggest upset in tournament history, but a late goal could have sent them home.
The U.S. looked shaky throughout the game, and in an effort to find a goal, Megan Rapinoe was brought on as a second-half substitute. However, her energy failed to spark the listless U.S. team.
In the dying minutes of the game, Portugal hit the post in stoppage time, leaving the U.S. with a narrow escape. With just a few minutes remaining, the U.S. is now trying to pile on the pressure in search of a late goal that could see them win the group.
The U.S. now faces a tough road ahead in the knockout round, but the team is still hopeful of making a deep run in the tournament. With the experience of Rapinoe and the rest of the squad, the U.S. will be looking to make a statement in the coming weeks.
The U.S. will be hoping to make the most of their second chance and prove that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Women’s World Cup.
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