2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – The Netherlands Record Biggest Victory In Routine Win Over Vietnam To Ease Through R-16 As USA Survives Portugal Upset
Written by Olaleye Oluwadamilola
The Netherlands have arguably recorded the biggest victory in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage games following the 7-0 pummel of debutants, Vietnam to ease through round 16 as USA luckily survives Portugal upset to book knock-out berth in the final game of Group E.
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The Netherlands booked their spot in the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup (WWC) for the third consecutive tournament, as a record-breaking 7-0 victory over Vietnam saw Andries Jonker’s side leapfrog the USA and qualify as group winners.
The record-breaking triumph means the Oranje top their group ahead of USA and avoid a tricky clash with Sweden in the next round, instead facing either Italy or South Africa in the last-16.
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The United States put in another worryingly lacklustre display as they ambled through to the next round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The defending champions could only manage four shots on target as they drew 0-0 with tournament debutants Portugal, a result that means they will have to settle for second place in Group E after the Netherlands demolished Vietnam.
With the Netherlands hammering Vietnam in the other game in Group E, Portugal knew they needed to win to reach the knockout stages, but they struggled to find any momentum. Morgan had a goalbound effort cleared off the line as Vlatko Andonovski’s side looked to turn the screw, but they were far from their fluent attacking best, as shown by Julie Ertz missing the target from close range.
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Portugal were ultimately the width of the woodwork away from progressing, but suffered a heartbreaking elimination despite an impressive display against the USA, who failed to score in a World Cup group game for the first time since 2015.
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