Friday Jul 21, 2023
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Sydney/ Auckland > The women’s football world cup started with the host race. In the first matches, Australia beat Ireland by one goal, while New Zealand shocked former champions Norway with the same score. Steph Catley scored a penalty against Ireland. Hannah Wilkinson scored New Zealand’s first World Cup win. The Australia-Ireland match ended with a crowd of 75,784 at Sydney Olympic Park. Ireland battled on but lacked finishing. Before the start of the game, Australia suffered a heavy blow. Superstar Sam Kerr is out with an injury. Kerr’s absence affected the hosts initially. They could not move the ball easily. The Irish, who made their debut in the World Cup, suffocated the Australian advance with their defense. Captain Katie McCabe makes a perfect block on Australia’s midfielder Hayley Razo. Later, Katharina Gorey missed a good chance. Australia took the lead at the beginning of the second half. Raso was pushed down by Marisa Sheva in the box. Penalty in favor of Australia. Catley did not make a mistake as he took the kick. Australia secured the win with that goal. However, Ireland fought hard. On the other hand, Australia’s coach Tony Gustavsson dropped the experienced Clare Polkinghorne and the pressure was on for Ireland. In the closing stages, Megan Connolly’s free-kick hit the bar. Makabe’s subsequent attempt also missed the goal. Australian goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold’s performance was also crucial. Lewis Quinn’s header is wide. Australia’s next game is against Nigeria in Group A. Sam Kerr will not be able to play in this game on 27th. Ireland will face Canada on the 26th. New Zealand’s was a smashing game in Auckland. New Zealand, who had not won a single game in the previous 15 games played in the World Cup, changed the history. They beat 1995 winners Norway by one goal to secure a crucial three points in Group A. Norway initially dominated the game. Frida Manum’s shot hit the bar. Superstar Ada Hegerberg could not capitalize on the opportunity. At the start of the second half, New Zealand looked on target. New Zealand progressed through accurate moves and took the lead with Wilkinson’s goal. Norway goalkeeper Aurora Mikalsen’s attempt to stop was wasted. New Zealand’s next game is against the Philippines on the 25th. Norway will face Switzerland on the same day. Read on deshabhimani.com
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