Soccer World Cup
The USA started the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Saturday with an unspectacular 3-0 (2-0) win against outsiders and World Cup newcomers Vietnam and thus took the first step towards the hoped-for title defense.
22.07.2023 05.52
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Sophia Smith gave the defending champions a 14th-minute lead at Auckland’s Eden Park. The 22-year-old attacker also scored the 2-0 in added time in the first half (45./+7). Lindsey Horan made the final score in the 77th minute after a template from Smith.
The USA could have won even more, but Alex Morgan missed a penalty (44th), Rose Lavelle only hit the post. The Americans could become the first team to win the world title for the third time in a row, both men and women.
The holders take on the Netherlands in their second Group E game on Thursday as the 2019 World Cup final replays. Vietnam meets Portugal.
FIFA Soccer World Cup
Saturday:
USA – Vietnam
Auckland, Eden Park, SR Karboubi (MAR)
USA:
Vietnam:
2023-07-22 03:52:32
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