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New Zealand becomes first host nation to ever be knocked out of Women's World Cup group stage

2023-07-30 09:01
New Zealand picked up an unwanted record by becoming the first host nation knocked out of the Women's World Cup group stages, after its 0-0 draw against Switzerland on Sunday.
New Zealand becomes first host nation to ever be knocked out of Women's World Cup group stage

New Zealand picked up an unwanted record by becoming the first host nation knocked out of the Women's World Cup group stages, after its 0-0 draw against Switzerland on Sunday.

With Norway thrashing the Philippines in the other Group A game, the Football Ferns needed to beat its Swiss opponents to secure a place in the last 16 but was unable to find a breakthrough.

In front of an excited crowd at the Dunedin Stadium, New Zealand struggled to get to grips with a cagey match and failed to create many chances on goal.

The results on Sunday mean Switzerland go through as the group winners, with Norway progressing as the runner-up ahead of New Zealand on goal difference.

More to follow.