In a tournament that promised to deliver surprises, it did just that in the very first match as New Zealand, after 15 failed attempts, won a World Cup game. It was a moment they’d been dreaming of ever since they first stepped onto the pitch against Denmark in Guangzhou at the maiden World Cup, 32 years ago, and their 1-0 victory over Norway was fully deserved.
Heading into the World Cup being co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, all the focus was on the Aussies and their upward trajectory under Tony Gustavsson. Despite making progress under Jitka Klimková, they’d yet to show their strengths due to key injuries. Read More
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