Champions United States held 1-1 by Dutch in World Cup thriller

The fiercely fought re-run of the 2019 final lived up to its billing as the Dutch enjoyed the ascendancy in the first half before hanging on when the Americans found their groove in the second.

EQUALISER: Lindsey Horan of USA heads to score her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between USA and Netherlands. Pic: Buda Mendes/Getty Images

United States 1 Netherlands 1

A second-half goal from co-captain Lindsey Horan allowed the United States to battle back for a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in a thrilling Women's World Cup Group E match on Thursday.