New Zealand beats Vietnam 2-0 in a warmup game ahead of the Women’s World Cup

Published July 10, 2023 1:13 am

NAPIER, New Zealand (AP) — Co-host New Zealand has pulled off a confidence-boosting win 10 days before facing Norway in the opening match of the Women’s World Cup. The New Zealanders beat Vietnam 2-0 in their last warm-up game in Napier. The 32-team tournament kicks off July 20 in New Zealand and Australia. The win over Vietnam was timely, ending the Football Ferns’ 10-match winless streak.

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