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 get first win in World Cup. A goal from Hannah Wilkinson It is enough to write history at home and in introduction World Cup 2023.

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

It was running for 48 minutes Jackie Guy Launched on the right wing, sending less service to the area Hannah Wilkinson He finished first and blew up Eden Park.

New Zealand Never stopped pressuring and setting the pace of the game at all times Norway They resisted in defense but failed to find a tie in midfield.

Go laugh He was about to level the game with a shot from mid-range, 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 the chance to make it 2-0 and fired his shot onto the crossbar. 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 When referee Yoshimi Yamashita announced a penalty in favor of the home crowd, for the first time, a 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, when he faces the Philippine National Team. Norway, for its part, will try to resume its World Cup series against Switzerland on Tuesday 25.