New Zealand’s Wilkinson scores the first goal of the 2023 World Cup; look

Two minutes into the second half, the striker Hannah Wilkinson scored the first goal of the 2023 World Cup. In a rehearsed move, the New Zealand team went down the right, Jacqui Hand escaped at speed and crossed for the number 17 shirt, which arrived freely between the marking and finished first: 1 to 0.

Wilkinson’s goal started in the New Zealand goalkeeper. Quick game catching Norway awkwardly.#FIFAWWCpic.twitter.com/ZN9MWaY3pQ

— ⚽ (@DoentesPFutebol) July 20, 2023

What it means to score the opening goal of the #FIFAWWC on home soil! 🙌@Hannah Wilkinso1 | #BeyondGreatnesspic.twitter.com/xGuvIplxy1

— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 20, 2023

The opening match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup is broadcast live on CazéTV (YouTube and Twitch) and on FIFA’s website, via FIFA+. O sportbuzz will bring the repercussion of the best moments in the post-game.

The host team will play a Women’s World Cup for the sixth time in history, but wants the unprecedented feat in front of their home fans. The Norwegians, champions in 1995, are trying to get a new positive result, this time under the command of coach Hege Riise.

First time

New Zealand surprised and showed strength against the favorite Norway, for the debut of the 2023 World Cup. In search of the first victory in the history of the World Cups, the hosts had the support of the fans at home to put pressure on the Norwegian team.

The home team bet on aerial balls and launches for striker Wilkinson, the best on the pitch, but failed to create a great chance to score. On the other hand, the Norwegians didn’t hit a shot on target, but they had the best chance of the first half: finishing off Maanum.