U.S, goalkeeper Matt Turner made a point-blank save to prevent an own-goal teammate Walker Zimmerman, keeping America's slim hopes of alive.

Another fine cross by Denzel Dumfries nearly found Daley Blind in the 50th minute as Zimmerman was forced into an awkward clearance — that called for Turner to come up big, preventing would could have been own goal.

Team USA have made one substitution as the second half kicks off. In desperate need of inspiration, they brought in 20-year-old Gio Reyna for the final 45 minutes in place of Jesús Ferreira.

The halftime whistle blew with the United States winning time of possession, but failing to convert that control into a goal.

With the Dutch sitting off, the Americans have had plenty of possession but have struggled to create much in attack.

The United States had the ball 59% of time compared to just 30% by the Netherlands. The best American scoring chances came from Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah.

Daley Blind converted on the final kick of the half, with a crushing goal that gave the Netherlands a 2-0 lead over the United States, headed to the dressing room.

Much like this match's only other goal, the opportunity was created by Denzel Dumfries who wrapped a pinpoint pass around U.S. defender Tyler Adams to find Blind unmarked from the spot.

Before this this round-of-16 match, the United States hadn't surrendered a goal from open play in Qatar.

U.S. midfielder Timothy Weah hits a great shot from just outside the Dutch penalty area but Dutch keeper Andries Noppert gets down well to save.

With the Dutch sitting off, Team USA have had plenty of possession but have struggled to create much in attack.

Memphis Depay runs at the U.S. defense again but he's well held up by defender Walker Zimmerman and the ball goes out for a corner.

Dutch striker Memphis Depay misses a tough chance. Breaking down the left of the U.S. penalty area his shot goes well wide.