July 30, (THEWILL) – Norway’s national women’s football team delivered a stunning performance on Sunday, securing a spot in the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup with an emphatic 6-0 win over the Philippines.
Sophie Roman Haug stole the show, netting a brilliant hat trick that helped propel her team to the knockout phase. The absence of star striker Ada Hegerberg did not hinder Norway’s dominance, as Caroline Graham Hansen and Guro Reiten also contributed to the scoreline. The co-hosts, New Zealand, faced disappointment as their goalless draw against Switzerland knocked them out of the tournament, leaving Norway to advance to a thrilling last-16 encounter in Wellington next Saturday against the group C leaders.
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, New Zealand’s hopes of progressing in the Women’s World Cup were dashed as they drew 0-0 against Switzerland, resulting in their elimination from the tournament. The Football Ferns played with commendable determination throughout the group stage, notably securing a historic victory against Norway in their opening game. However, the home team’s efforts fell short in the face of Switzerland’s defensive resilience.
The New Zealanders fought valiantly, but their journey came to an emotional end as the fans witnessed several players in tears after the final whistle. The celebration this time was Norway’s after their sensational 6-0 victory against the Philippines, as they claimed their spot in the Women’s World Cup last 16. Roman Haug netted a remarkable hat trick that propelled her team to victory.
Norway’s thrilling last-16 tie against the leader of Group C, either Japan or Spain, is set to take place in Wellington next Saturday. Switzerland, having finished on top of Group A, will face the Group C runners-up in Auckland on the same day.
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