Revenge Match: Horan Saves Draw for USWNT

07/27/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

USWNT Salvages 1-1 Draw With Netherlands in Rematch of 2019 World Cup Final, But Tie Snaps 13-Game World Cup Win Streak

No cakewalks in this World Cup… The U.S. Women’s National Team used every ounce of offense just to salvage a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Wednesday night in New Zealand, effectively ending a 13-match win streak in World Cup competition. It was a rematch of the 2019 Women’s World Cup final, and the Netherlands got their revenge.

How Match 2 Played Out: The Dutch side was under attack all night long, but an early counter-strike by Jill Roord (17’) gave the Netherlands a 1-0 advantage. It was their only shot on goal in the entire contest. Knowing the U.S. had the superior talent, the Netherlands seemed comfortable packing it in defensively. The U.S. finally answered on a header from Lindsey Horan (62’) via a corner kick. They scored again on an Alex Morgan breakaway minutes later, but she was whistled offsides. Morgan, along with Julie Ertz and Rose Lavelle, made countless plays throughout the night, but the U.S. couldn’t find the winning goal.

More Q’s Than A’s: The match ended in a 1-1 draw that leaves neither team advancing to the knockout stages just yet. And after two matches (1-1-0) with just four goals scored, the USWNT has more questions than answers.

Win Streak Snapped: The USA’s 13-match World Cup win streak dating back to 2015 (scoreless draw against Sweden) is now over. They still haven’t lost a World Cup match since the 2011 finals against Japan (penalty kicks).

USA vs. Netherlands Scoresheet

Shots: 18 (USA) | 5 (NED)

Shots on Target: 4 (USA) | 1 (NED)

Possession: 43% (USA) | 57% (NED)

Fouls: 13 (USA) | 15 (NED)

Corners: 11 (USA) | 1 (NED)

Watch: Lindsey Horan Saves 1-1 Draw for USWNT Against Netherlands

Group E Standings

USA: 4 Points | MP: 2 | 1-1-0 | GD: +3

Netherlands: 4 Points | MP: 2 | 1-1-0 | GD: +1

Portugal: 0 Points | MP: 1 | 0-0-1 | GD: -1

Vietnam: 0 Points | MP: 1 | 0-0-1 | GD: -3