Portugal 0 USA 0 LIVE RESULT- Women’s World Cup: USWNT through to last-16 after cagey clash in New Zealand – reaction
USA could only draw with Portugal in their last group stage match at the Women's World Cup.
Despite late pressure, USWNT managed to hold on and secure qualification to the last-16.
Ana Capeta hit the post at the death in search of a winner for the Portuguese.
- Match result: Portugal 0-0 USA
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- TV channel: FOX
- Portugal roster: Pereira, Borges, Costa, Gomes, Pinto, Norton, Silva, Amada, Nazareth, Silva, Silva
- USA roster: Naeher, Girma, Williams, Ertz, Horan, Smith, Morgan, Lavelle, Sullivan, Dunn, Fox
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The USA claim the second spot in the Round-of-16 thanks to the point gained from today's match against Portugal.
As things stand, they will likely face Group G table-toppers Sweden, while the Netherlands are set to face Italy.
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Alex Morgan reacts
It's tough to be second... This team gave everything, we just didn't put the ball in the back of the net.
Alex MorganUSA and Netherlands progress
The Netherlands have topped Group E following their 7-0 win over Vietnam.
Meanwhile, the USA have taken the second spot in the knockouts.
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Full Time - Portugal 0-0 USA
It wasn't pretty, but the USA got the job done... just.
The Stars and Stripes have secured their spot in the knockout stages by finishing second in Group E.
It was an uninspiring performance from Vlatko Andonovski's side as they struggled to break Portugal down.
Alex Morgan came close on a few occasions, but a lack of efficiency in front of goal hampered the USA's hopes of topping the group.
Portugal were unlucky in the end, with Ana Capeta creating the best chance of the game in the dying minutes.
But the post ended up killing their dream of World Cup progression.
Full Time - Portugal 0-0 USA
The USA have booked their spot in the Round-of-16!
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Two more changes for the USA as we approach the final two minutes of the game.
Morgan and Dunn have been replaced by Thompson and Ohara.
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Huge chance for Portugal!
Just moments after entering the pitch, Capeta drives forward and rattles the post with her strike!
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Two more changes for Portugal.
D.Silva is replaced by Capeta.
Amado is replaced by Marchao.
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Morgan breaks forward and attempts a low-driven shot on goal, but it is saved by Pereira!
A huge chance for the USA to secure their spot in the knockout stages!
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Both teams have made some more changes.
Sonnett and Rodman are on to replace Horan and Williams for the USA.
Norton is replaced by Encarnacao for Portugal.
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Portugal have a free kick in a dangerous position following a foul from Girma on D.Silva.
The ball is sent into the box, D.Silva picks it up at the back post before attempting a shot on goal.
Naeher goes to catch it, but she spills the ball and three USA defenders are forced to interfere to make the clearance.
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Gomes is booked for a clumsy challenge on Morgan.
The USA have another free kick.
Rapinoe sends the ball into the box, but it is headed clear by the Portugal defence.
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There's some concern for Portugal now as D.Silva has gone to ground with an injury.
The striker will look to play on after some treatment.
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Both teams have made some changes.
Smith has been replaced by Rapinoe for the USA.
Nazareth has been replaced by Jacinto.
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Lavelle drives forward from midfield but goes to ground too easily following a challenge from Gomes and the move breaks down.
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Lavelle steps up to take the free kick on the edge of the box and sends the ball towards the penalty spot.
Morgan attempts to head it towards goal, but her effort flies over the crossbar.
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Costa is booked for a challenge on Morgan on the edge of Portugal's penalty area.
The USA now have a free kick in a very dangerous position.
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Portugal cheaply give possession away in midfield as Ertz picks up the ball and drives towards the box.
She passes it through to Morgan, who attempts to go around Pereira in goal, but her shot is cleared off the line!
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The USA have a free kick just inside Portugal's half following a foul from Norton on Lavelle.
Nothing comes of the set piece as Portugal clear their lines quickly.
Kick Off - Portugal 0-0 USA
We're back underway at Eden Park!
Half Time - Portugal 0-0 USA
It's been a fairly even match so far, with both teams having a share of chances.
The USA are struggling to break Portugal down, while Francisco Neto's side are lacking efficiency in front of goal with the few chances they are creating.
This game could still go either way, with just one more spot left in the knockout stages.
Half Time - Elsewhere in Group E
- Vietnam 0-5 Netherlands
The Netherlands have almost booked their spot in the knockout stages!
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The deadlock is yet to be broken at Eden Park.
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Smith is lucky to avoid a booking following a late challenge on Borges.
Portugal have a free-kick in their defensive third.
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Nazareth attempts an audacious shot on goal from around 35-yards out, but her effort flies inches over the bar.
What an effort!