Stefanie van der Gragt's first-half goal gave the Netherlands a 1-0 victory over Fifa Women's World Cup debutants Portugal in Dunedin.
Van der Gragt's powerful header was ruled out by referee Kateryna Monzul before the video assistant referee encouraged her to review her decision.
Portugal failed to trouble the Netherlands defence, registering their only shot on target in the 82nd minute.
The win moved the Netherlands second in Group E, below reigning world champions USA on goal difference.
