Chile dominated India’s U-17 World Cup to defeat New Zealand

The Chile U-17 Women’s Team has made a great start to the World Cup. They beat New Zealand 3-1 in their first group match this morning (Chile time). La Roja are in Group D with Germany and Nigeria.

GOA At the Pandit Jawaharlal Mehru Stadium, the Alex Castro-led players put on an impressive performance from the first minute.

The pre-World Cup work and preparation reaped its reward in the 11th minute, a case in point Amber Figueroa broke the deadlock with a strong shot (1-0), After the great overflow of Constanza Oliver.

The second goal came moments later, in the 21st minute, from a penalty kick after New Zealand goalkeeper Oliver was brought down in the area. Dolly Rovner extended the lead from twelve steps (2-0).

In the 51st minute, New Zealand managed to break Chile’s net (2-1).

Chile’s third was the work of Anas Sifuentes, who left the rival goalkeeper with no choice with a neat shot.

With the first three points in the pocket, Chile now prepare to face Germany on Friday, October 14. The Germans reached their fourth World Cup as European champions.

A brilliant strike from Anais Cifuentes @ Red 3-1 lead against New Zealand in their group opener! ☄️#U17WWC | #KickOffTheDream pic.twitter.com/bigVJGfnGi

— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) October 11, 2022

These are the teams that make up Group B!

Germany 🇩🇪
Nigerian 🇳🇬
Chile 🇨🇱
New Zealand 🇳🇿#U17WWC | #KickOffTheDream pic.twitter.com/uMwmqFQ0aW

— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) October 11, 2022

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