Switzerland 0-0 New Zealand: Ferns become the first host nation to be KNOCKED OUT of Women's World Cup in the group stage... as they are eliminated on goal difference after scoreless draw
Women's World Cup 2023 co-hosts New Zealand have been knocked outWomen's World Cup 2023 co-hosts New Zealand have been knocked out of the tournament following a 0-0 draw to Switzerland in Group A. With the Phillippines falling to a 6-0 defeat to Norway, the Europeans ensured that they progressed into the knock-out stages with Switzerland. The Football Ferns have made unwanted history as the first host nation to exit in the group stage of a Women's World Cup. At half-time, the writing was on the wall for the host nation. Gaelle Thalmann had to make a flurry of late saves to deny New Zealand as Switzerland held on to the 0-0 draw to knock the hosts out of their tournament.
Source: Daily Nation July 30, 2023 11:31 UTC
