New Zealand Crushes Ireland in Women’s World Cup with Epic Victory
BRIGHTON, England – New Zealand demonstrated their prowess in the Women’s World Cup with a resounding victory over Ireland, achieving a final score of 40-0 on Saturday.
In what is considered one of the most anticipated clashes of the group stage, the Black Ferns lived up to expectations. Although Ireland showed fighting spirit, they could not match the performance of the five-time champions.
Ireland accepted New Zealand’s haka challenge, advancing before both teams faced off in a tense confrontation that ignited the fans, mostly in favor of Ireland.
“The bigger they are, the harder they fall,” commented an Irish fan before the start of the match.
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Ireland started strong, dominating the first few minutes, but failed to score points, allowing New Zealand to stay in the game.Braxton Sorensen-McGee destacó nuevamente para Nueva Zelanda.The Black Ferns kept their cool and scored their first try in the 15th minute. After Ireland’s fly-half, Dannah O’Brien, failed to kick the ball out after a penalty, New Zealand seized the opportunity.
The ball reached Stacey Waaka on the right, and the outside center scored the try, surprising the opposing defense.
Shortly after, they got a second try. Chryss Viliko scored near the try line after a lineout.
New Zealand demonstrated why they are the masters of the World Cup, making the most of their opportunities and putting pressure on at key moments. Ireland’s afternoon worsened when fullback Stacey Flood had to be taken off the field injured, with a splint on her right leg.
New Zealand continued to win the key moments. Their attack was too fluid and their players, too fast.
Braxton Sorensen-McGee, 18, added his team’s third try shortly before halftime, picking up the ball 30 meters from the right touchline, beating three Irish defenders in a magnificent display of speed and skill.
In a near replica of the first half, Ireland had a better start in the second, but it was New Zealand who scored first.
Again, the ball went to the right and Sorensen-McGee had space to advance and score. Ireland was resilient, but couldn’t get points of their own.La fullback de Irlanda, Stacey Flood, tuvo que abandonar el partido en la primera parte.Ireland, despite the defeat, will be able to learn many lessons from the match, but faced the relentless machine of the Black Ferns, who were too effective.
Sorensen-McGee completed her second hat-trick in two games with two minutes to play. This time, she broke away down the left wing after another well-worked play. The Auckland winger is quickly becoming the breakout star of the tournament.
If Ireland thought it was over, they were mistaken; New Zealand had one last play prepared.
Jorja Miller broke through on the right wing and passed the ball to Maia Joseph, who scored after the 80th minute.
More effectiveness from the Kiwis and another conversion by Renee Holmes brought the score to 40-0.
