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Ukraine staged a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Slovakia 2-1 in their Euro 2024 Group E match, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive and leaving three teams tied on three points. Slovakia, who had previously upset Belgium, now face a nervy final group game against Romania.
The US Women's National Team barely advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup after a lackluster 0-0 draw against Portugal. The US finished second in Group E, behind the Netherlands, and will likely face Sweden in the Round of 16. Portugal came close to scoring in the 91st minute but hit the post, allowing the US to escape with a draw. The US team struggled throughout the game and relied on defensive substitutions to secure the result. The performance raises concerns about the team's chances in the tournament.
The United States women's national team (USWNT) will face Portugal in their final group stage match of the FIFA Women's World Cup. A win or draw will secure their place in the knockout rounds, while a loss could jeopardize their chances. The USWNT opened the tournament with a 3-0 win over Vietnam but followed it up with a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands. Portugal, coming off their first-ever World Cup victory, will be looking to upset the USWNT. The match will take place at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
The United States faces Portugal in their final group match at the Women's World Cup, needing a decisive outcome to secure a favorable path in the knockout round. Questions have been raised about the team's tactics, as the same lineup was used in both matches against Vietnam and the Netherlands, resulting in a 3-0 win and a 1-1 draw, respectively. Coach Vlatko Andonovski made just one substitution in the game against the Dutch and explained that he didn't want to disrupt the rhythm. The Americans failed to score until the second half against the Dutch, but midfielder Rose Lavelle made an immediate impact and helped secure a game-tying goal. Portugal, currently third in Group E, could move ahead of the United States with a win.
The USWNT kicked off their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Vietnam in Group E. Sophia Smith scored two goals in the first half, while Lindsey Horan added a third in the second half. The USWNT outshot Vietnam 27-0 and controlled over 65% of possession. Despite missing a penalty and hitting the crossbar, the USWNT secured three points in their quest for a three-peat.
Group E of the Women's World Cup 2023 features the United States, Netherlands, Portugal, and Vietnam. The United States, despite facing a tough challenge from other nations, remains among the favorites to win the tournament. The standout match is the rematch of the 2019 World Cup final between the United States and the Netherlands. Portugal and Vietnam are making their first Women's World Cup appearance, adding emotional investment to the group. The United States is the defending champion and has a deep and talented roster, while Portugal poses a tough challenge for the Netherlands. Naomi Girma and Alyssa Thompson are players to watch for the United States, and Vietnam is expected to put up a fight against the favorites. Portugal has made significant progress in women's football in recent years.