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Lamarre sinks tenacious Kiwis

Canada emerged triumphant from the opening match of the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, edging out their brave Kiwi hosts by a solitary goal in front of a remarkable crowd of 13,123. Rachel Lamarre scored the fledgling tournament's first-ever goal and, despite New Zealand's valiant efforts, it ultimately proved sufficient to secure all three points. The hosts, who were ...