The tie helped the United States avoid the biggest upset in tournament history and was just enough to ensure the Americans advanced to the knockout round.
The Americans, the most successful team ever at the World Cup with four titles, have never been eliminated in the group stage at the World Cup. It's the first time in tournament history that the U.S. won just one game in group play.
Lynn Williams had a chance on a header in the 14th minute but Portugal goalkeeper Ines Pereira smothered it. While the U.S. controlled possession and had the better chances, the team could not finish and the game was scoreless at the break. The United States had a free kick from a dangerous spot in the 57th minute, but Alex Morgan's header popped up well over the goal. She put her hands to her face in exasperation.
U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski tweaked his starting lineup for the match and started forward Williams and midfielder Lavelle for the first time at this World Cup. He had started Trinity Rodman at forward and Savannah DeMelo in the midfield for the team's first two games. The United States last lost in the group stage to Sweden at the 2011 World Cup, but the Americans still advanced to the final match before losing on penalties to champion Japan.
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