Portugal held the USA 0-0 at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
Only Portugal’s Ana Capeta hit the post in added time to prevent the tournament favorites from being eliminated from the competition so early.
The US women’s national soccer team appreciated the role the post played.
“Bless this post,” it tweeted.
In Group E, the Netherlands defeated Vietnam 7-0.
The Netherlands now play the runners-up in Group G, which includes Sweden, South Africa, Italy and Argentina.
The USA play against the top team of the group.