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FWWC Day 9 Wrap | Argentina come from behind to draw with South Africa before England and China claim wins

28 July 2023
FWWC Day 9 Wrap | Argentina come from behind to draw with South Africa before England and China claim wins

Photo Credit: Joe Allison – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Argentina staged an incredible comeback from 2-0 down to take a point from their clash with South Africa in Dunedin, keeping both team’s hopes alive going into their final group stage match. Both sides lost their opening matches and knew this tie was vital for their…

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27 July 2023
FWWC Day 8 Wrap | USA and Netherlands draw as Portugal get their first win and Nigeria overcome Australia

Photo Credit: Maja Hitij – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images There was nothing to separate the USA and Netherlands as they met in Wellington in a repeat of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Final on Thursday afternoon. Having both won their opening Group E matches, the sides knew that a win here would all but…

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27 July 2023
OFC creating a safer football future for all

OFC has taken significant steps in safeguarding to ensure the safety and protection of everyone involved in the game. It is reported that on average, 77% of children in the Pacific experience physical violence (Source: UNICEF) while 2 out of 3 Pacific women are impacted by gender-based violence. OFC is committed to working towards a…

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Safeguarding
27 July 2023
Draw made for the OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2023

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek The draw for the OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2023 has been made today at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa in Auckland. The competition, which will be played in Auckland from October 1-7 will see eight nations compete, with the winner qualifying for the 2024…

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26 July 2023
FWWC Day 7 Wrap | Japan and Spain confirm their places in the Round of 16 as Zambia, Costa Rica and Ireland bow out

Photo Credit: Joe Allison – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Japan have made it two wins from two in Group C at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ as they defeated Costa Rica 2-0 in Dunedin. Two first-half goals were enough to give the Nadeshiko all three points and ultimately eliminate Costa Rica as a result…

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25 July 2023
FWWC Day 6 Wrap | New Zealand denied in Wellington by the Philippines as Colombia win and Switzerland and Norway draw

Photo Credit: Katelyn Mulcahy FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images New Zealand suffered defeat in their second Group A match at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Wellington, going down 1-0 to the Philippines on a difficult night for the Football Ferns. Sarina Bolden scored the only goal of the night, heading past Victoria Esson from…

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25 July 2023
OFC Officials to take charge for first time at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™

Photo Credit: OFC Media via Phototek OFC officials have been appointed to their first match at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, taking charge of Argentina v South Africa on Friday July 28. Referee Anna-Marie Keighley of New Zealand will be joined by fellow Kiwi Sarah Jones and Samoa’s Maria Salamasina as assistant referees to…

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25 July 2023
New Zealand looking to make more FIFA Women’s World Cup history with knockout stages in sight

Photo Credit: Hannah Peters – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images (New Zealand Head Coach Jitka Klimkova) The Football Ferns will look to build on their historic opening day victory when they meet the Philippines in Wellington on Tuesday evening at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™.  Hannah Wilkinson’s 48th minute strike gave New Zealand a 1-0…

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24 July 2023
FWWC Day 5 Wrap | Italy leave it late to overcome Argentina as Germany and Brazil win big

Photo Credit: Hannah Peters – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Italy scored a late winner to overcome Argentina in their opening 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Group G encounter at Eden Park in Auckland. A bumper crowd of 30,889 watched as the Italians started the better in the opening period but struggled to break down a…

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23 July 2023
FWWC Day 4 Wrap | Sweden and the Netherlands secure opening wins as France are held by Jamaica

(Photo by Matthew Lewis – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) World number 54 ranked South Africa has given third ranked Sweden a major scare at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Swedes have come from behind to win 2-1, with Amanda Ilestedt heading home the winner from a corner in the 90th minute in the opening…

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