The United States women's national soccer team faced off against South Korea in a crucial World Cup qualifier match on Friday night. The game was expected to be a close affair as both teams have been performing well this year.

However, the US women fell behind early in the first half when South Korea scored a goal from a corner kick. Despite their best efforts to equalize, the Americans were unable to find the back of the net and went into halftime trailing by one goal.

In the second half, the US team looked more organized and cohesive on the pitch, but they still struggled to break down the South Korean defense. The Koreans continued to press forward and create chances for themselves, while the US women struggled to create any clear scoring opportunities.

As the match progressed, it became increasingly clear that the US team would need to find a way to tie or even win the game if they wanted to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament. However, despite their best efforts, the US women could not muster enough offense to earn a point.

The defeat leaves the US women tied with Japan at the top of Group A, but South Korea has already qualified for the round of 16 based on head-to-head results. This result is a major setback for the US team, who will now have to regroup and figure out how to turn things around in their final two matches.

Overall, the US women's national soccer team's 0-1 loss to South Korea was a disappointing result for the team and a reminder of just how tough the competition will be in the coming weeks. They will now look to bounce back and secure their place in the knockout stage of the tournament.