Netherlands Secure Thrilling Victory against Portugal with Stefanie Van der Gragt's Winning Header in Group E Showdown
Netherlands kick-start their World Cup campaign with a slender 1-0 win over Portugal courtesy of Stefanie Van der Gragt's decisive header
Netherlands kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 triumph over Portugal. Stefanie Van der Gragt's header in the first half was the decisive factor, as Portugal struggled to pose a threat against the 2019 runners-up.
Van der Gragt's goal was initially ruled out by an offside flag but VAR stepped in to award the goal as Jill Roord, who was flagged, was deemed not to be interfering with play.
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What's next?
Group E is set to resume on Thursday, July 28th, with an exciting match between the Netherlands and the reigning World Cup champions, the USA. Simultaneously, Portugal will go head-to-head against Vietnam.Fast forward to Tuesday, August 1st, and it's time for the final group stage games. The Netherlands will lock horns with Vietnam, while Portugal will clash with the USA.
What's next?
What is the schedule?
The group stage commenced and spans a fortnight, culminating on August 3rd. Teams topping their respective groups and those securing second place move on to the round of 16, scheduled from August 5th to August 8th.The quarter-finals are slated for August 11th and 12th, with Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane, and Sydney serving as the host cities.
The first semi-final is scheduled for August 15 in Auckland, followed by the second semi-final on August 16 at the Accor Stadium in Sydney, which will also serve as the venue for the final on August 20. A third-place play-off will be held in Brisbane on August 19, a day prior to the final.
