IFFHS DAILY NEWS - FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023 - DAY 13
Picture : Lauren James, England's star !
IFFHS DAILY NEWS – FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023
DAY 13
41 - PORTUGAL – USA 0-0 (GROUP E)
Eden Park, Auckland. 42 958 spectators. Referee : Rebecca Welch (England).
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- Ana Capeta’s shot in the 90’+1 minute smashed against the US pole ; for two centimeters, Portugal was near to realize the greatest exploit in Women’s football World Cup History !
- Defending champions USA drew a very poor 0-0 with tournament debutant Portugal, who was the best team team on the field.
- The result means USA will have to settle for second place in the Group and face Sweden in the 1/8 final !
- Despite an impressive display against USA, Portugal suffered a heartbreaking elimination.
- For the first time since 2015, USA failed to score in a World Cup group game, managing only 4 shots on target … With 5 points, it is the fewest group stage scoring in team history.
- Portugal-USA breaks the record for the biggest football attendance (men’s and women’s) in New Zealand History with 42 958 spectators !
42 - VIETNAM – NETHERLANDS 0-7 (GROUP E)
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. 8 215 spectators. Half time : 0-5 . Referee : Ivana Martincic (Croatia). Goals for Netherlands : Lieke Martens (8’), Katja Snoeijs (11’), Esmee Brugts (18’, 57’), Jill Roord (23’, 83’), Danielle Van de Donk (45’).
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