For the first time, New Zealand won a Women’s World Cup match. And it wasn’t just any selection: Norway preferred. In the opening round of the competition, the New Zealanders beat the Europeans 1-0, at Eden Park, for the first round of Group A. Top scorer Wilkinson scored the only goal of the match right in the […]
For the first time, New Zealand won a Women’s World Cup match. And it wasn’t just any selection: Norway preferred. In the competition opener, the New Zealanders beat the Europeans 1-0, at Eden Park, for the first round of Group A. Top scorer Wilkinson scored the only goal of the match just as the second stage began. The hosts were superior most of the time and controlled the match, while the world champions had difficulty implementing the game.
domain of New Zealand
Housewives also dominated the early stage. Despite the favoritism of the Norwegians, it was the hosts who had the most attacking volume in the first half, betting on crosses and deep balls. Furthermore, he performed well tactically and varied the positioning of his players. Norway also had chances to score, but ran into some good opposition scoring.
It’s the artillery!
Wilkinson had already had chances throughout the first half but was unforgiving in the second half. The first cup goal was from the landlords! New Zealand went down the right after a long ball out. Jacqui Hand made a quick run and crossed well for the scorer, who came free between the defenders and struck first, into the back of the goal!
apathetic favorites
The Norwegians went into the match as favourites, but had a game with low rotation and little chance to score. The best opportunity had to come in the 35th minute of the second half, with Tuva Hansen after a good pivot from Ada Hegerberg. However, the Northerners saw Percival miss a penalty in stoppage time. Eventually, they ramped up the intensity, but were unsuccessful.
VAR sound system
Referee Yoshimi Yamashita announced over the stadium’s public address system: After review, the penalty is upheld. The new model was tested at this year’s Club World Cup and is being implemented at the Women’s World Cup.
Plan
Now the two teams will return to the field on Tuesday. New Zealand takes on the Philippines at 2:30 in the Wellington Regional. On the other side, Norway faces Switzerland, at 5am, in Waikato.
Source: Terra
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