New Zealand and Australia kick off the Women's World Cup with a win Football | game

New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 and Australia beat Ireland With the same score on the opening day, Thursday Women's World Cup It was held in two countries namely Oceania.

In the first fight of the date, football ferns Hannah Wilkinson scored a goal for New Zealand On 48 minutes, in front of over 40,000 fans who braved the (southern) winter cold to support their team at Eden Park in Auckland.

A little later, the Matildas The Australians won with a penalty goal taken by defender Steph Gatley In the 52nd minute, in front of nearly 76,000 spectators at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

First match a A minute's silence was observed for the victims of Thursday's shooting in AucklandIn addition to the attacker.

New Zealand dominated proceedings with a highly motivated team, buoyed by their fans, but the final quarter of the field was difficult to define.

Pace and power forward Hannah Wilkinson converted Jackie Hand's low cross to make it 1-0.

After annotation, Norway showed few arrests matching the proceedingsIn the 60th minute, New Zealand player India-Paige Riley saved Nordic goalkeeper Aurora Mikkelsen.

Late in the match the locals had a chance to increase the score with a penalty kick, but midfielder Rhea Percival scored.

The The New Zealand players left excited And with tears in his eyes First World Cup win.

In the second tussle of the date, the Matildas were more diligent in attack and control of the ball during the first half, in which the Irish presented a defensive lock with quick counter-attacks.

A defensive plan paid off in the first 45 minutes for Ireland, who are making a big Women's World Cup debut. Australia blamed the absence of its iconic striker Sam KerrSuffers from calf injury.

In the 52nd minute, defender Steph Catley brought down attacker Hayley Raso in the area with a penalty shot.

Ireland changed their mindset in the final 20 minutes, pushed forward in search of an equalizer and were able to trouble the Australian defense, particularly Katie McCabe's corner charges.

The match ended with Australia taking care of a minimal advantage on the scoreboard against Irish attacks. (D)