New Zealand’s historic victory in the opening match of the World Cup

Hannah Wilkinson’s goal gave New Zealand their first win at the World Cup.

It took 16 World Cup matches New Zealand Can achieve his first victory in the World Cup. A target Hannah Wilkinson It was enough to write history, both at home and in introduction World Cup 2023.

New Zealand He was strong from the first minute of the game, A Norway He is the favorite for the World Cup opener.

Then 48 minutes Jackie Guy He started on the right wing and sent a low serve to that area Hannah Wilkinson Finished in the first event and demolished Eden Park.

New Zealand He never stopped insisting and set the pace of the game at all times Norway He resisted in defence, but failed to find balance in midfield.

Go Risa He was about to tie the game with a mid-range shot, but the crossbar denied him the goal. A penalty was awarded within minutes New Zealand With a hand inside the area, where Rhea Percival He missed a 2-0 chance and hit the crossbar with his shot. Despite the verdict, the local players continued their dominance in the final stages of the tournament.

Another historical element of the first game Australia-New Zealand 2023 For the first time, when referee Yoshimi Yamashita awarded a penalty in favor of the home team, the VAR decision was commented on to the entire stadium.

This made the home team the first three points in the history of the World Cup tournament Norway They will face Switzerland on the second day with zero points in the tournament.

New Zealand will try to give a new surprise in World Cup 2023 Next Monday, July 24, they face the Philippine National Team. Norway, for their part, will try to get back on track in their World Cup match against Switzerland on Tuesday the 25th.