Portugal knocks Vietnam out of Women’s World Cup with victory

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Telma Encarnacao scored one objective and assisted on one other as Portugal defeated Vietnam 2-0 on Thursday within the Women’s World Cup, a win that ensured Vietnam is not going to advance to the knockout stage.

Portugal jumped forward within the seventh minute following a fast collection of decisive passes by way of the Vietnamese protection. Lucia Alves dropped in an ideal cross to Encarnacao on the high of the six-yard field for a easy end.

Portugal nonetheless has a shot to advance out of the group stage however might want to win or draw towards the United States, with a Netherlands loss subsequent Tuesday towards Vietnam.

In the twenty first minute, Portugal turned a objective kick from Vietnam into an opportunity, taking possession and transferring downfield. Encarnacao slipped the ball to Kika Nazareth as she raced by way of defenders, and the 20-year-old ahead slotted the second objective of the evening to the left of goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh.

Portugal coach Francisco Neto held out seven starters from the crew’s 1-0 loss to the Netherlands, together with 31-year-old captain Dolores Silva and goalkeeper Ines Pereira. Both Encarnacao and Nazareth got here off the bench within the loss to the Dutch; each began within the win over Vietnam.

About 6,650 followers turned out to Waikato Stadium, which has a capability of 18,009. The crowd was largely Vietnamese followers, however it was the Portuguese contingent that made all of the noise.

Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy was the lone vivid spot for Vietnam. The proper winger seemed threatening the few occasions the Golden Star Women Warriors discovered themselves on the assault however couldn’t produce a objective.

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KEY MOMENT

In its second Women’s World Cup match, Portugal received its very first Women’s World Cup objective.

It stemmed from a stunning sequence that moved Portuguese gamers into the ultimate third of the pitch with time and area. Alves teed up Encarnacao with an inch-perfect cross, and the ahead simply delivered the objective.

WHY IT MATTERS

With its first-ever Women’s World Cup win, event newcomer Portugal stays in third place in Group E, only a level behind the United States and the Netherlands. To qualify for the spherical of 16, the Portuguese want a win or a draw, paired with a Netherlands loss, on the ultimate matchday.

Vietnam is out of rivalry for the knockout rounds, and the Golden Star Women Warriors are nonetheless with out a objective of their first Women’s World Cup.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

“This is the most important goal, it was scored in a World Cup. This is history for Portugal. I’m incredibly proud,” stated Encarnacao about her objective within the seventh minute.

“From this match, we can see where we are, where our level is,” Vietnam head coach Mai Duc Chung stated of evaluating Vietnam’s efficiency.

WHAT’S NEXT

Portugal performs its subsequent match in Auckland towards the reigning world champion and group chief United States.

Vietnam, in the meantime, faces a frightening end to its first event in Dunedin towards the Netherlands.

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