As the final group stages for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continue to wrap up this week with exciting performances, here are the results of Tuesday's, August 1, games in Group D and E.
Group E played first at 8 am Irish Standard Time (IST) with matches between the Netherlands v Vietnam and the United States v Portugal.
Group E
- Netherlands
- United States
- Portugal
- Vietnam
The Netherlands dominated their game defeating Vietnam with a dramatic 7-0 final score. With a win, and a huge goal differential over the United States, the Netherlands' performance catapulted them as the leader of their group.
The Netherlands forward, Esmee Brugts, became the youngest in the tournament this year and the third youngest player ever in a Women's World Cup to score two goals in one game. Her goals were almost identical of one another and were scored in the 18' and 57' minute.
A mesmerising display from @OranjeVrouwen! ✨#BeyondGreatness | #FIFAWWC
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) August 1, 2023
The United States, previous World Cup Champions who had originally thought be front runners this year, have been showing disappointing performances as they scraped by Group E into the round of 16 with a tie against Portugal. This is the first time since 2011 that the United States were not the first finisher in their World Cup Group.
Midfielder Rose Lavelle received her second yellow card of the tournament, which means she will be suspended for the round of 16. Yellow cards carry over from the group stage into the round of 16 and two yellow cards equal to a red card.
Portugal played a very competitive game, almost eliminating the United States in the second-half stoppage time, when Portugal's Ana Capeta's shot bounced off the post.
Some Americans are also upset with the team because players are not singing along to the National Anthem. This began at the World Cup opener against Vietnam and has continued at the game against Portugal. There has been no statement released as to why players are opting out of singing.
At the end of the round, the Netherland's was in first with seven points (win, tie, win), the United States had five points (win, tie, tie), Portugal with four points (loss, win, tie), and Vietnam with zero points (3 losses).
Group D began at 11 am IST with games between England v China and Denmark v Haiti.
Group D
- England
- Denmark
- China
- Haiti
England started off strong in their game against China with an early goal in the fourth minute. It was later followed up with five more goals in the rest of the game, finishing in a 6-1 win.
Lauren James had two sensational goals in the 41' and 65' minute, helping her team keep the lead.
A penalty for a handball in the box gave China a goal in the 57' minute, but they were unable to put anymore goals in the back of the net.
Three assists. Two goals. One incredible display.
Lauren James stole the show, and the #SpotlightOfTheDay once again with a record-breaking performance. 🔥@Budweiser | #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/EyriiofXKu— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) August 1, 2023
A penalty in the 21' minute gave Denmark an early lead over Haiti. In the 100th minute, Sanne Trogelsgaard Neilsen scored a goal, cementing Denmark's lead. Denmark defeated Haiti, sending them into the Round of 16 behind England.
At the end of the games, England finished Group D in first with nine points (three wins), Denmark with six points (win, loss, win), China with 3 points (loss, win, loss) and Haiti with zero points (three losses).
Group F and G play today, August 2, and the final group, Group H, plays on Thursday, August 3. The first two games of the Round of 16 begin on Saturday, August 5.
Group G with Argentina v Sweden and South Africa v Italy competed today at 8 am (IST).
Group F with Panama vs France and Jamaica v Brazil compete at 11 am (IST).
