New Zealand’s initial goals for the Women’s World Cup were extremely modest by the standards of a host country: winning a game would be progress. Mission accomplished, despite a late missed penalty.
Hannah Wilkinson’s goal in the 48th minute stood up as the lone tally as New Zealand defeated Norway in Auckland in the opening match of the tournament.
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