It took an hour of game time before Megan Rapinoe broke the scoreless tie for the U.S. on a penalty kick.
The No. 1 ranked United States Women's National team and the Netherlands national team - ranked No. 8 - have completed their first half. Team USA is aiming to repeat as reigning champions. The Dutch are trying to pull off a huge upset.
This is only the second time the Netherlands team has appeared in the Women's World Cup. In 2015, they were knocked out in the Round of 16 by Japan - which was, in turn, beaten by the U.S. in the 2015 final. This is the 4th time Americans have won the Women World Cup
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