New Zealand were eliminated from the World Cup for drawing the last match of their group stage against Switzerland, where they desperately needed to win.
Facts to look forward to :
- Switzerland have not conceded a goal in either of their opening two matches.
- The Swiss could reach the round of 16 for the second time in two Women's World Cup appearances since 2015.
- New Zealand have never reached the knockout stages of a Women's World Cup.
Match Information
Match no. : 33
Date : 30th July, 2023
Venue : Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand
Time : 7:00 pm (Local time) and 12:30 pm (IST)
Officials
Referee : Tori Penso
Assistant Referee 1 : Brooke Mayo
Assistant Referee 2 : Mijensa Rensch
4th Official : Luliana Denetrescu
VAR : Nicolas Gallo
Assistant VAR 1 : Juan Soto
Assistant Referee 2 : Leslie Vasquez
Switzerland vs New Zealand | Live Score SWE 0-0 NZL
Kick off at 12:30 IST
First Half Begins!
Switzerland vs New Zealand is underway.
03'|Corner for Switzerland
Switzerland seems to be dominating the opening minutes of the game and in the process they won a corner.
06'| Switzerland controlling the game
The Switzerland women are enjoying some possession and not letting the home nation have a touch whatsoever.
10'| Corner for New Zealand
A nice passage of play helped New Zealand win a corner, their first of the match
15'| New Zealand controlling the game
After Switzerland's first spell of attacking football its now New Zealand's turn to control the rythem of the game.
17'| Free kick for New Zealand
New Zealand won a free kick at a very promising position.
19'| Chance for New Zealand
Annalie Longo's long range attempt was blocked by the Swiss defense.
23'| Hand hits the post for New Zealand
Jackie Hand found herself at the end of a long pass and hit the frame of the goal.
25'| Chance from corner
The Switzerland defence looks very uncomfortable defending the New Zealand corner but still the home nation couldn't get the break through.
27'| Bowen's attempt for New Zealand
Katie Bowen couldn't get the ball through to the defense with her long range strike from the edge of the box.
32'| Switzerland on the attack
Switzerland tried to take advantage of New Zealand's less women in defense but Katie Bowen came to the rescue of the home nation.
36'| Good defending by New Zealand
Coumba How's attempt to hit the target was blocked by the New Zealand defence.
39'| Match delay
Jacqui Hand is requiring some medical attention after a small injury.
43'| Both the teams are trying hard
Both Switzerland women and New Zealand women are trying to get the first breakthrough but with necessary caution.
5 minutes of added time announced
45'| Long range effort by Piubel
Seraina Piubel's long range effort was saved easily by Victoria Esson as it was hit straight to her.
45'| Half time SWI 0-0 NZL
Second Half Begins
Can New Zealand get a win against stubborn Switzerland defence or are Switzerland's gonna hold on?
45'| Substitution for New Zealand
Indiah-Paige Riley replaces Olivia Chance
48'| Switzerland on the attack
Switzerland have started the second half well, with a good intensity.
53'| Good defending by Bowen
Bowen once again stopped a Swiss counter attack with efficient defending.
55'| New Zealand can't get through the Swiss defense
Switzerland have defended quite quite well in the second half and didn't provide New Zealand with any chances whatsoever.
59'| Match delay
Victoria Esson was requiring some medical attention after picking up an injury while clearing the ball.
62'| Substitution for New Zealand
Claudia Bunge and Betsy Hassett replaces Rebekah Stott and Annalie Longo's.
66'| Offside for Piubel
Seraina Piubel's effort was off the target but it was Offside anyways.
71'| Substitution for Switzerland
Alisha Lehmann replaces Geraldine Reuteler.
72'| Substitution for New Zealand
Grace Jale replaces Ria Percival
74'| Chance from corner for New Zealand
Malia Steinmetz's shot was on target but trai/straight to the Swiss goalkeepers so it was easily saved.
76'| End to end football
Both Switzerland and New Zealand are trying hard to score as a goal could change everything regarding their Round of 16 qualification.
79'| New Zealand corner
Noella Maritz conceded a corner, for New Zealand a corner at this stage can come handy in the Round of 16 race.
82'| Substitution for New Zealand
Gabi Rennie replaces Hannah Wilkinson.
85'| Substitution for Switzerland
Viola Calligaris and Sandrine Mauron replaces Seraina Piubel and Ramona Bachmann.
87'| Hand's shoots from outside the box
Jacqui Hand's curling effort from outside of the box was easily saved by Gaelle Thalmann as it was hit straight to her.
8 minutes of added time announced
90'+1| New Zealand on the counter
A nice New Zealand counter attack took place but no one was there finish it off.
90'+3| Substitution for Switzerland
Meriame Terchoun replaces Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic.
90'+5| Free kick for New Zealand
New Zealand won a free kick just outside the box in a very promising position.
Match ends