New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 to kickstart Women's World Cup campaign

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The New Zealand team started the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup by defeating Norway 1-0.

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A moment's silence was observed between New Zealand and Norway in the opening match of the World Cup after two people were killed in a shooting at Eden Park in Auckland on Thursday morning.

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In the Group A match, 26th-ranked New Zealand beat 12th-ranked Norway 1-0.

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Which set a record in New Zealand's history for attendance at any football match, male or female, at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

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Over 42,100 people were in attendance to watch the match between New Zealand and Norway.

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The game remained deadlocked until New Zealand's Hannah Wilkinson scored from teammate Jackie Hand's cross in the 48th minute.

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New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 in Auckland thanks to a superb Hannah Wilkinson goal after half-time.

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At the end of regulation time, Ferns had a chance to score another goal when the New Zealand team converted a penalty kick.

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