Women World Cup: Auckland – The four-time winners, the United States faces Portugal in their first Women’s World Cup game on Tuesday in Auckland. They need the next round.
In this highly anticipated Eden Park matchup, the top-ranked U.S. squad appears to have an advantage over the 20th-ranked Portugal side.
U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski doesn’t think Colombia should be written off after they upset Germany 2-1 in extra time.
Andonovski said World Cup scores don’t matter. Andonovski argues the two teams aren’t comparable right now, even though the US beat Portugal 1-0 in a 2021 friendly match.
He stated the Portuguese team has evolved a lot in two years. Andonovski feels Portugal’s team has changed since the 2021 game. He thinks they’re better.
Americans want three straight titles. They must beat Portugal or tie to advance to the next round. For the first time in nine World Cups, they wouldn’t advance if they didn’t. A major loss. Even though American supporters despise the idea, Andonovski must cope with it.
Andonovski told reporters that results like the recent upset between Germany and Colombia used to take months because one team would play poorly while the other played well.
The race is becoming more unpredictable and strange. Something surprising and intriguing happens daily or biweekly.
Andonovski wants the Americans to improve after beating Vietnam 3-0 and drawing 1-1 with the Netherlands. If the US beats Portugal, goals might decide the group.
Aaron Judge Returns: Igniting Hope for the Yankees and Playoff Aspirations.
Also Read: Loretto Hospital Strike: Workers Demand Better Conditions and Pay