Switzerland and Norway draw 0-0 at Women’s World Cup, leaving Group A up for grabs
— Goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann shielded Switzerland to a 0-0 draw against Norway on Tuesday at the Women’s World Cup, as the Norwegians played without star striker Ada Hegerberg because of injury.
Hegerberg was initially listed to start, but the team announced during the match that the former Ballon d’Or winner was unable to play after experiencing “a feeling in the groin” toward the end of her pre-match warmups.
The Norwegians could have used her to break open a scoreless game. In her place, Sophie Roman Haug started the match as a striker. But Roman Haug’s Women’s World Cup debut proved to be a fruitless one. She was substituted in the 73rd minute for Karina Saevik.
Switzerland and Norway each had their share of opportunities to score a decisive opener throughout the match, but it was Norway that forced Thalmann to come up with four saves.
The result leaves Group A, New Zealand & Philippines each have three and Norway has one that leave door open for every one. But there are scenarios under which each of them could make the knockout stages.
What's Next.?
Group A topper, Switzerland will duel with second-place New Zealand in Dunedin after stunning Opener win over Philpps. A victory needed Norway will travel to Auckland to face a Philippines lineup emboldened after get upsetting the Football Ferns 1-0.
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