Two stunning goals from Esmee Brugts helped Netherlands put Vietnam to the sword in a 7-0 win which saw them pip United States to top spot in Group E of the Women’s World Cup.
Brugts twice fired in from distance as the Dutch took advantage of the defending champion’s 0-0 draw with Portugal to set up a likely last-16 tie against Italy, with Sweden, South Africa or Argentina also possible opponents.
Portugal registered their first ever Women’s World Cup win as they defeated fellow debutants Vietnam 2-0 in Hamilton.
Telma Encarnacao gave the Portuguese the lead with a seventh-minute finish and Francisca Nazareth doubled the advantage 14 minutes later.
Two first-half goals from Sophia Smith got the United States’ defence of the Women’s World Cup underway with a 3-0 win over Vietnam in Auckland.
But the tournament favourites were wasteful in front of goal, missing a penalty as they failed to turn their dominance – 28 shots to none – into a bigger win against outclassed but determined opposition.
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