[ad_1] The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continues Tuesday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) with a powerhouse matchup between Group A's Switzerland
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The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues Tuesday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) 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.
Switzerland is the No. 20 ranked team in the world, according to FIFA, while Norway is ranked No. 12. Norway and Switzerland checked in at 15th and 16th, respectively, in our latest World Cup power rankings.
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71′: From downtown
Géraldine Reuteler took a killer shot from outside the box.
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.
54′: Got to be quicker than that
Once again, Thalmann protected the net using her quick reflexes to deflect a fast flying ball.
47′: Supporting the team
As the score remains 0-0, 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.
PREGAME
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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