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

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 out a draw in Wellington, New Zealand, 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 the USA midfielder Lindsey Horan's legs and into the far side netting. Lieke Martens broke through the USA midfield, evading a challenge from Andi Sullivan before hitting a ball wide to Victoria Pelova, who had two cracks at finding an open teammate. It was the first goal the USA have conceded in the group stage since the opening match of the 2015 World Cup and the first time they had trailed at a World Cup since the 2011 quarter-final.