The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continued Tuesday with a powerhouse matchup between Group A’s Switzerland and Norway at FMG Stadium Waikato in New Zealand.
Right before the start of the match, Norway attacker and reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg was spotted heading back to the team’s dressing room.
The team doctors confirmed Hegerberg hurt her groin during warm-ups, making her unavailable for the game.
Without Hegerberg in action, Norway wasn’t able to get much going on the offensive end, but they were able to hold Switzerland scoreless as well, as the match ended in a draw.
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Switzerland vs. Norway Highlights | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Check out the highlights and top moments between Norway and Switzerland as they kicked off their second match in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
71′: From downtown
Géraldine Reuteler made great contact with this shot from outside the box, but Norway goalie Aurora Mikalsen made the save.
63’: Speedy moves
After shaking off a few defenders, Ramona Bachmann headed straight for the goal and barely missed her chance to put Switzerland on the scoreboard.
57′: Hansen has entered the chat
Caroline Graham Hansen checked in for Norway and replaced Amalie Eikeland as the match remained scoreless.
54′: Got to be quicker than that
Once again, Gaëlle Thalmann protected the net, using her quick reflexes to deflect a shot.
47′: Supporting the team
As the score remained 0-0, Ada Hegerberg joined her squad on the bench.
23′: Great save
Even as the rain came down in Hamilton, Switzerland goalie Gaëlle Thalmann was not slipping.
7′: Attacking hard
Switzerland aggressively attacked the goal of Norway to begin the game.
0′: Unfortunate start
Just before the match kicked off, Norway star Ada Hegerberg was seen heading back into the tunnel. According to the team doctor, Hegerberg hurt her groin during warm-ups.
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Setting the stage
The “World Cup NOW” crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.
Check out the full Women’s World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.
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