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LADIES FIRST!
THIS SUMMER, MILLIONS OF PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE WORLD DESCENDED UPON AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND TO WATCH THE 32 BEST TEAMS COMPETE IN THIS YEAR’S WOMEN’S WORLD CUP. THE TOURNAMENT WAS A GIGANTIC SUCCESS BOTH IN TERMS OF THE QUALITY ON THE PITCH, TICKET SALES, AND OF COURSE HIGHLIGHTS TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. BUT WHAT WAS THE TOP MOMENT? HERE ARE THE TOP NINE MOMENTS FROM THIS YEAR’S WORLD CUP!
“WINNING A WORLD CUP IS AN EMOTIONAL MOMENT”
9.) CARPENTER SET THE TONE FOR THE KIWIS
AND THE TOURNAMENT
One of the biggest questions heading into the 2023 World Cup was how Zealand would fare under the pressure of hosting a World Cup. In the tournament opener, they answered that question quite clearly with Hannah Wilkinson scoring the go-ahead goal for the Kiwis in their 1-0 win over Norway. After
five tournament appearances, the Kiwis had earned their first-ever win in front of a packed home crowd in front of 42,137.
8.) REGGAE GIRLZ SHOCK GROUP D
A good defense can overcome almost all challenges in tournament soccer, even when it comes to facing tournament favorites. Against Brazil and France, Jamaica more than proved their mettle earning
two clean sheets and two vital points in Group
Above Right:
Hannah Lillian Wilkinson of New Zealand celebrates with her teammates after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup group A soccer match between New Zealand and Norway
Right:
Solai Washington (R) of Jamaica celebrates after the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 group F soccer match between Jamaica and Brazil
Left:
Olga Carmona of Spain kisses the winner’s trophy after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final
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