New Zealand earned an unwanted milestone. It became the first Women’s World Cup host to be eliminated from the group stage.
After Norway’s 6-0 demolition of the Philippines in the other Group A match, the Football Ferns required a win against the Swiss to advance out of the group stage.
New Zealand struggled to find footing in a tight contest in front of a partisan crowd at the Dunedin Stadium. As a result, they had only a few scoring opportunities.
First Women’s World Cup Host Out of Group Stage
Because of Sunday’s events, Switzerland will advance as the group’s champion. On the other hand, Norway will take second place, ahead of New Zealand on goal differential.
According to bookie software reports, the tournament had gotten off to an excellent start for the cohost when they defeated Norway 1-0 in the opening game. But as the following group games progressed, the momentum gained from that historic triumph evaporated.
The Football Ferns’ second opponent, the Philippines, surprised them 1-0. Also, they had trouble asserting themselves against Switzerland when the stakes were high.
Despite New Zealand’s best efforts in the final minutes of Sunday’s encounter, the Kiwis could only fire off two attempts on goal.
According to bookie pay per head sources, Victoria Esson, New Zealand’s goalkeeper, attacked during set pieces in the dying minutes, getting her head to a cross but failing to steer it on target.
Following the loss, New Zealand’s squad huddled together on the field as captain Ali Riley addressed her distraught players.
Norwegian Celebration
As a result of New Zealand’s loss, the Norwegian team advanced to the round of 16. Their 6-0 victory over the Philippines was a much-needed turnaround, demonstrating the squad’s ability for a lengthy run in the tournament.
Sophie Román Haug of Norway notched the second hat trick of the tournament, while goals from Caroline Graham Hansen, Guro Reiten, and an own goal by Alicia Barker rounded off the thrashing.
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