New Zealand beats Norway to win its first FIFA Women’s World Cup game
Striker Wilkinson turned in a low cross from Jacqui Hand three minutes into the second half at Eden Park to open the scoring.
Published : Jul 20, 2023 14:36 IST - 1 MIN READ
New Zealand players celebrate the team’s first goal scored by Hannah Wilkinson (obscured) during the FIFA Women’s World Cup opener. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
New Zealand’s Hannah Wilkinson scored the first goal of the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Thursday as the co-host New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 for its first-ever World Cup win.
Striker Wilkinson turned in a low cross from Jacqui Hand three minutes into the second half at Eden Park to open the scoring in the Group A game with her third World Cup goal.
New Zealand’s Football Ferns had 15 unsuccessful attempts in five previous appearances at the finals before tonight.