FIFA Women's World Cup: New Zealand, Australia start campaign with narrow wins
Updated On: 20 July, 2023 08:36 PM IST | Auckland | mid-day online correspondent
FIFA Women`s World Cup: New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 and Australia battled past Ireland by the same scoreline on a triumphant opening day for the co-hosts on Thursday
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New Zealand players (L), Australia players (R) (Pic: AFP)
New Zealand beat Norway 1-0, their first FIFA Women`s World Cup win ever, and Australia battled past Ireland by the same scoreline on a triumphant opening day for the co-hosts on Thursday.
Hannah Wilkinson was the Football Ferns` hero, scoring three minutes after half-time to give them a precious victory over Norway, who are former winners of the competition. It was New Zealand`s first win at the World Cup at the 16th attempt.
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