After a promising start to the 2023 Women's World Cup, New Zealand crashed out of the tournament due to a narrow defeat in the second round against the Philippines. With Norway putting six past the Philippines in the next match, New Zealand's lack of goals meant they were never going to advance on goal-difference, even if their head-to-head had them favourites.
Group E kicked off yesterday with Canada beating Cameroon, and now both opening fixtures of Group E have been played, both ending in 1-0 score-lines. Canada's victory against Cameroon was fairly comfortable, while Netherlands had to really dig this one out and were only able to snatch it right at the end from a resilient New Zealand side. Here is The Mastermind's Tactical Analysis for New Zealand 0-1 Netherlands.
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