Switzerland, Norway draw at Women’s World Cup, leaving Group A up for grabs
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — Goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann shielded Switzerland to a 0-0 draw in opposition to Norway on Tuesday on the Women’s World Cup, because the Norwegians performed with out star striker Ada Hegerberg due to damage.
Hegerberg was initially listed to start out, however the group introduced through the match that the Ballon d’Or winner was unable to play after experiencing “a feeling in the groin” towards the tip of her pre-match warmups.
The Norwegians may have used her to interrupt open a scoreless sport. In her place, Sophie Roman Haug began the match as a striker. But Roman Haug’s Women’s World Cup debut proved to be a fruitless one. She was substituted within the 73rd minute for Karina Saevik.
Switzerland and Norway every had their share of alternatives to attain a decisive opener all through the match, nevertheless it was Norway that compelled Thalmann to give you 4 saves.
Despite a continuing drizzle for many of the match, 10,769 followers have been in attendance for the Group A match in a Waikato Stadium that holds simply over 18,000.
KEY MOMENT
Thalmann made quite a lot of key saves, however her sternest take a look at got here with quarter-hour left in regulation time.
Norway substitute Caroline Graham Hansen launched a strong curving shot from the highest of the realm, however Thalmann parried the low shot out for a nook.
WHY IT MATTERS
The consequence leaves Group A, which additionally contains the Philippine and co-host New Zealand, up for grabs. The Swiss lead with 4 factors, New Zealand and the Philippines every have three and Norway has one. But there are situations underneath which every of them may make the knockout stage.
WHAT’S NEXT
Sitting on the prime of Group A, Switzerland will duel with second-place New Zealand in Dunedin. In want of a win, Norway will journey to Auckland to face a Philippines lineup emboldened after upsetting the Football Ferns 1-0. Both matches shall be performed Sunday.
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