Women’s World Cup 2023: Italy 1-0 Argentina - as it happened

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Cristiana Girelli goal in the 87th minute gave Italy the victory against Argentina.

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Italy opened the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Argentina on Monday night.

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Italy twice found the back of the net in the opening half but both were offside before Girelli's breakthrough header.

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The Italian team brought Girelli into the match as a substitute in the 83rd minute.

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The Italians have never lost an opening match at the World Cup. They faced Argentina for their first win in the tournament.

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La Albieceleste was inspired by her men's team and star Lionel Messi before Cristiano Girelli headed into the World Cup.

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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.

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16-year-old 'Little Messi' Giulia Dragni made her debut for Italy against Argentina in the Women's World Cup 2023.

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