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High-fives all round for the Matildas as they crush New Zealand in friendly

Goals from Amy Sayer and Hayley Raso set up 5-0 win as Australia boost confidence ahead of Asian Cup showpiece

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2025

Matildas belt NZ for biggest win under Montemurro

The Matildas have registered a huge win over New Zealand in their penultimate game before next year's home Asian Cup.

AAP · Nov 28, 2025

New Zealand bow out of Women's World Cup despite strong performance and home support

NEW DELHI: New Zealand captain Ali Riley admitted there were plenty of tears among the Football Ferns after the co-hosts bowed out of the Women's World Cup on Sunday. A goalless draw against Switzerland in Dunedin was not enough for New Zealand to reach the knock-out stages, while the Swiss…

The Times of India · Jul 30, 2023

New Zealand opens Women's World Cup with a 1-0 upset over Norway on emotional first day in host nation

On a day that started with tragedy, the Football Ferns triumphed. Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to upset Norway 1-0 on Thursday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup, hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

New Zealand’s Hannah Wilkinson stuns Norway in Women’s World Cup opener

New Zealand kicked off the tournament with their first win at a Women’s World Cup, Hannah Wilkinson’s goal just after half-time sinking Norway

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

New Zealand Records First World Cup Win With Upset Over Norway

University of Tennessee alumna Hannah Wilkinson’s 48th-minute goal provided the difference for the Football Ferns.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2023

Today at the Women’s World Cup: Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand play in opening games

The Republic of Ireland make their debut at a major tournament finals on opening day

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

New Zealand 1-0 Norway: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group A – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Football Ferns stunned Norway on a historic night at Eden Park in Auckland thanks to Hannah Wilkinson’s goal

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Today at the World Cup: Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand play in opening games

The Republic of Ireland make their debut at a major tournament finals on opening day.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

New Zealand vs Norway preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 opener

New Zealand seek their first-ever win in the tournament when they face 1995 champions Norway in the opening match.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023