Defending Champions USA through to FIFA Women's World Cup knock stage

Defending FIFA Women’s World Cup champions USA have secured their place in the knockout stage after a nil-all draw against Portugal last night in Auckland.

USA were relieved after the final whistle as the points were enough to take them through as the runners-up of Group E.

Meanwhile, the group leaders Netherlands thrashed Vietnam 7-nil.

USA will face Group G winners and Netherlands will play Group G runners-up next Sunday.

In other matches, England thrashed China 6-1 while Denmark defeated Haiti 2-nil.

[Source: BBC Sports]