It's a tick box and we move forward to the Philippines and we've still got work and we've still got things to focus on," Bott said. The 1-0 victory over Norway was New Zealand's first ever win in a Women's World Cup game. The Ferns have blocked out the distractions, and don't want to get too caught up in their new national attention. A 34-year-old man was arrested on arson charges. Then the New Zealand squad was evacuated from its hotel last weekend because of several small, suspicious fires. The morning of the tournament opener, a gunman killed two people in a shooting at a construction site in downtown Auckland near some of the team hotels. The Ferns have seen adversity during the tournament. The teams meet Tuesday in Wellington, the New Zealand capital. Standing in the way of the Football Ferns' historic moment is the Philippines, which lost its Group A opening match to Switzerland. "We've got a lot to prove and we just want to inspire a nation." "I'm not surprised that everyone's on board because it is such an incredible game and I think despite all the adversity, we're such an incredible team," defender CJ Bott said. AUCKLAND, New Zealand - New Zealand is potentially one win away from advancing to the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup for the first time in team history and the tournament co-hosts have quickly embraced their Football Ferns.Ī day after New Zealand opened the first 32-team Women's World Cup with a victory over Norway, the Sky Tower in Auckland was lit up to say "FERN FEVER" with a photo of forward Hannah Wilkinson celebrating her goal.Īlthough the country is more famous for rugby, the Ferns are winning over the Kiwis.
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