Co-host New Zealand began their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign on Thursday morning with a one nil victory over Norway.
Hannah Wilkinson scored the only goal of the game in the 48th minute at the encounter played at the Eden park stadium.
In the second match of the day between Co-host Australia and Republic of Ireland at the Stadium Australia, Stephanie Catley converted a 52nd minute penalty to give Australia a one nil victory over Republic of Ireland.
Meanwhile, Super Falcons of Nigeria will open their campaign on Friday with the clash with Canada
