Women’s World Cup 2023: Italy wins 1-0 against Argentina in Group H
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Italy vs Argentina
Cristiana Girelli goal in the 87th minute gave Italy the victory against Argentina.
Italy opened the Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Argentina on Monday night.
Italy twice found the back of the net in the opening half but both were offside before Girelli’s breakthrough header.
The Italian team brought Girelli into the match as a substitute in the 83rd minute.
The Italians have never lost an opening match at the World Cup. They faced Argentina for their first win in the tournament.
La Albieceleste was inspired by her men’s team and star Lionel Messi before Cristiano Girelli headed into the World Cup.
The crowd for the Italy and Argentina match was announced to be 30,889. There was a large group of Argentine fans, including a drum corps.
16-year-old ‘Little Messi’ Giulia Dragni made her debut for Italy against Argentina in the Women’s World Cup 2023.
16-year-old ‘Little Messi’ Giulia Dragoni starts for Italy vs Argentina
The Women’s World Cup saw a moment to be remembered for a long time for 16-year-old Giulia Dragni.
16-year-old ‘Little Messi’ Giulia Dragni made her debut for Italy against Argentina in the Women’s World Cup.
Dragoni was born on 7 November 2006 and started Italy’s Group G clash in the center of midfield.
Dragini who became the youngest player to represent Italy in the history of the competition.
According to the Women’s World Cup, Dragani is the second youngest European to play in the tournament.
Nicknamed ‘Little Messi’, Dragani, wearing the number 16 shirt, is playing in the Women’s World Cup at an early age.
The 39-year-old Vanina Coria was in goal for Argentina. When Dragani was born, she had already made her debut for her country.
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