U.S. escapes group stage after 0-0 draw with Portugal

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The U.S. women's national team struggled to a startling 0-0 tie with Portugal in Auckland, New Zealand, on Tuesday to advance to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup.

However, the U.S. finished second in Group E to Netherlands, a 7-0 winner over Vietnam. The Dutch won twice in addition totheir draw with the United States, while the U.S. team won once and tied two games