![]() 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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