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Portugal knocks Vietnam out of Women’s World Cup with 2-0 victory in group stage

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By LUKE VARGAS
Associated Press

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Telma Encarnacao scored one goal and assisted on another as Portugal defeated Vietnam 2-0 on Thursday in the Women’s World Cup. The Portugal win ensured Vietnam can’t advance to the knockout stage. Portugal jumped ahead in the seventh minute. Following a quick series of decisive passes through the Vietnamese defense. Lucia Alves dropped in a perfect cross to Encarnacao at the top of the six-yard box for a simple finish. Portugal still has a shot to advance out of the group stage but will need to win or draw against the United States, with a Netherlands loss next Tuesday against Vietnam.

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