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U.S. Comes *ThisClose* To Being Dumped Out Of Women’s World Cup
It was a seriously close call, but the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team advanced to the knockout stages of the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday.
Portugal held the U.S. to a 0-0 tie at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
Only Portugal’s Ana Capeta hitting the post in stoppage time prevented the tournament favorites from a historically early exit from the competition.
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team appreciated the role that the post played.
“BLESS THAT POST,” it tweeted.
BLESS THAT POST
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) August 1, 2023
Elsewhere in Group E, the Netherlands beat Vietnam 7-0. The Netherlands will now play the second-place team from Group G, which includes Sweden, South Africa, Italy and Argentina.
The U.S. will play the group’s top team.
