A second-half goal from co-captain Lindsey Horan allowed the United States to battle back for a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in a thrilling Women’s World Cup Group E match on Thursday.
Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group E - United States v Netherlands - Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand - July 27, 2023 Netherlands' Victoria Pelova in action with Crystal Dunn of the U.S.
“These games are battles from the first second to the last … the only thing you can say is women’s football has evolved a lot,” said Netherlands coach Andries Jonker. The Americans reacted immediately with attempts by Trinity Rodman and Horan that Van Domselaar was able to save, but were given another fright in the 29th minute when Dominique Janssen fired a sizzling shot just over the bar.
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