Women's World Cup kicks off after two shot dead in New Zealand

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Women's World Cup kicks off after two shot dead in New Zealand

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Summary:

  • The Women's Football World Cup begins in New Zealand with a traditional Maori welcome.
  • Two people were shot dead in Auckland in a construction site shooting, but the government says it was not terrorism.
  • New Zealand secures their first-ever victory at a Women's World Cup, defeating Norway one-nil.
  • Australia's team, the Matildas, claims victory against the Republic of Ireland in a match watched by over 75,000 fans in Sydney.

The Women's Football World Cup has commenced in New Zealand with a traditional Maori welcome, marking the largest female sporting event ever held in the country. However, the festivities were preceded by a tragic incident in Auckland, where two people were shot dead in a construction site by a gunman. The shooter was later found dead after a confrontation with the police, and the government has ruled out terrorism as the motive.

Despite the somber note, the Women's World Cup proceeded as planned, with thousands of fans and players participating in the event. New Zealand, hosting the tournament for the first time, put on an impressive show in Auckland. The city embraced the global gathering of football elite and paid tribute to the victims of the shooting with a minute of silence before the games commenced.

On the field, New Zealand's team made their nation proud, securing their first-ever victory at a Women's World Cup by defeating Norway with a one-nil score in the second half. Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia's team, the Matildas, faced off against the Republic of Ireland in a high-energy match watched by over 75,000 fans.

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