New Zealand dominated Norway (1-0) in the opening match of the Women’s World Cup on Thursday.
New Zealand, host country of the 2023 World Cup along with Australia, has just achieved the first surprise of the competition by beating Norway.
In the opening match of this Women’s World Cup, the only goal was scored by Hannah Wilkinson after a counter-attack smoothly led by the New Zealanders, shortly after half-time, in the 48th minute of play. Served six meters by Jacqui Hand, the striker managed to deceive Aurora Mikalsen, the Norwegian goalkeeper.
⚽ #FIFAWWC | New Zealand won at home against Ada Hegerberg’s Norway (1-0) at the start of its World Cup. A historic victory: this is the first time that the Black Ferns have won a match in the World Cup!
— francetvsport (@francetvsport) July 20, 2023
The New Zealanders could even have made the break after obtaining a penalty. However, Ria Percival saw her attempt hit Mikalsen’s bar in the last minute of regulation time. This victory allows Football Ferns to claim top spot in Group A ahead of Friday’s meeting between Switzerland and the Philippines.
