The Argentine National Team played its second match in the World Cup in New Zealand-Australia and was 2-2 against South Africa, which did not allow the national representative to achieve the first win in the history of the competition and complicated the chance of advancing to the next round.
United States tied with Netherlands
The United States and the Netherlands drew 1-1 and shared the points in their duel this Thursday for the second day of the World Cup group stage. The double champions (2015 and 2019) were superior but the effectiveness was greater on the part of the Europeans. Following their respective wins on matchday one, both countries now have 4 points in group E.
Lindsey Horan, upset after being dropped minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, got revenge in the form of a second-half goal as the United States salvaged a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in the women's World Cup on Thursday.
The Dutch team struck first with a first-half goal by Jill Roord to stun the Americans, who remain unbeaten in 19 straight games thanks to Horan's goal in the second half.
Horan's goal came via a header from a corner kick in the 62nd minute, after some discussion between the two teams: Horan was upset after being brought down and even cursed at Van Donk, her teammate at Lyon.
Portugal beat Vietnam and is excited to continue in the Women's World Cup
Portugal beat Vietnam 2-0 in a corresponding Group E match. The Lusitanians prevailed thanks to goals from Telma Encarnaçao and Francisca Nazareth, in a comfortable victory over Vietnam that allowed them to score two goals in a Cup for the first time of the world.
With the victory, Portugal adds its first three points and is excited about going to the next phase since it is one of the leaders of the United States and the Netherlands , which add 4 units. For your part. The Vietnamese national team is last in the group and has no chance of qualifying for the next round.
On the last day of the zone to be played next Tuesday , Vietnam-Netherlands and the United States-Portugal will face each other .
Nigeria upset Australia.
It was a 3-2 victory against Australia on the second date of Group B of the Women's World Cup. On the last day, the African team will face Ireland (was eliminated) in search of qualification.
Australia lost 3-2 with Nigeria in a match valid for Group B and complicated their pass to the next round in the Women's World Cup, which they host together with New Zealand.
The match was played at the Suncorp Stadium in the city of Brisbane, Australia, and the African team imposed its physical power in a vibrant match that kept the expectation until the end.
The goals for Nigeria were converted by Uchenna Kanu, Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala, while for Australia Emily van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy scored.
Group B positions place Nigeria and Canada with 4 points; Australia 3 and Ireland 0. On the last date of the zone, Ireland-Nigeria and Canada-Australia will play on Monday.
Argentina raised a 0-2 vs. South Africa and still alive in the World Cup
With attitude and drive, Argentina pulled through a tough match in New Zealand. Now, they must win yes or yes against Sweden.
In a burst of five minutes came Braun's great goal from outside the area and Ñúñez's header. There was a smell of feat, that Portanova's team could turn it around for the Africans. The third did not come, but the ovation did come for the team and, most importantly, the good feelings for what will be the tough game against Sweden. But you have to believe. From Banini's feet and Cometti's cuts. The Selection is competitive.
Since the press conference, Germán Portanova had warned about this and undoubtedly sought to strengthen on both sides of the field, taking into account the intensity of the South African forwards on the flanks. The National Team suffered it is clear, but this time it was able to play hit by hit against a team that was going for its first World Cup win and was close to achieving it. Perhaps it weighed on him, because in the last half hour a very significant physical decline was noted and Argentina took advantage of it.
But from so much narrowing spaces and going forward, the National Team started losing. At 30', Linda Motlhalo converted the goal. The cunning with which Mayorga and Cometti had taken care of the offside in the first game did not work in this play and the first one was hooked. 0-1 that became 0-2 due to a false start by Cometti in the best moment of the team in the second half. But the blow made him kiss the canvas although it was not a knockout.
The 4-1-4-1 gave way to the 4-3-3 and this change by Portanova did the team a lot of good. He had more presence in attack. With Yamila Rodríguez on the right and on foot changed shooting crosses came the 2-2 header from Núñez and the joy of the bank.United States tied with Netherlands
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