Alex Morgan says USA not happy with performance despite reaching last 16 – video

The USA striker Alex Morgan said the team were not happy with the way they played in their 0-0 draw with Portugal which meant the defending champions finished second in Group E at the Women’s World Cup.

The USA had the better chances, but could not find the breakthrough, and the two-time champions were only saved from elimination by the width of a post when a stoppage-time shot from the Portugal substitute Ana Capeta came back off the woodwork.

‘We’re not happy with the performance we put out there, but at the same time, we’re moving on,” Morgan said. “This isn’t the first time in my career that we’ve moved on second in the group. And so now it’s coming back together, knowing that we have all the pieces to make it all the way.’