Horan’s header saves point for USA against Dutch in 2019 final rematch

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  • USA and Netherlands play to 1-1 draw in Group E blockbuster
  • Lindsey Horan’s header cancels out Jill Roord’s opening goal

Thursday’s meeting between the United States and the Netherlands was billed as the decisive match of Group E at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, but clarity will have to wait a few more days. The USA and the Netherlands played to a 1-1 draw in Wellington in a first half dictated by the Dutch before Rose Lavelle entered the game and the Americans found their rhythm.

Jill Roord opened the scoring for the Netherlands in the 17th minute with a low strike from 17 yards out that went through USA midfielder Lindsey Horan’s legs and into the far corner of the goal. The goal came after Lieke Martens broke through the USA midfield, and evaded a challenge from Andi Sullivan before hitting the ball wide to Victoria Pelova, who had two cracks at finding an open team-mate. It was the first goal the USA have conceded in the group stage since the opening match of the 2015 World Cup.

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from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/26/uswnt-netherlands-world-cup-match-report

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