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Match 12 Qinhuangdao - Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium
09 August
New Zealand
0:1
Norway
0:1 (0:1)
  • Melissa WIIK (8')

Referee Estela ALVAREZ

Summary

Norway hit the heights

Norway hit the heights

 Melissa Wiik's second goal in as many games was enough to defeat New Zealand and qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2008 Olympic Games. In doing so, Bjarne Berntsen's side also set an record for a six game unbeaten stretch at the Women's Olympic Football Tournament, but were well-contained by an ever-improving New Zealand side. Coach John Herdman had obviously done ...

Line-up

NZL
NOR
Substitute(s)
Coaches
John HERDMAN (NZL)
(NOR) Bjarne BERNTSEN
Officials
  • Referee: Estela ALVAREZ (ARG)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Marlene LEYTON (PER)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Maria ROCCO (ARG)
  • Fourth official: Christine BECK (GER)

Photos

  • Abby Erceg (L) of New Zealand vies with Lene Storlokken of Norway
  • Alexandra Riley of New Zealand controls the ball
  • New Zealand's Amber Hearn (L) vies for the ball with Norway's Ane Stangeland Horpestad
  • Norway defeated New Zealand by 1-0
  • WIIK Melissa (Norway) was celebrating after opening scoring against New Zealand
  • Melissa WIIK (NOR)
  • Melissa WIIK (NOR) and Leni LARSEN KAURIN (NOR)

    • Quotes

    John Herdman, New Zealand coach
    I'm still smiling - just. We have to beat USA to get through and we can do it. There's genuine believe that this team is getting better and better. Norway are a powerhouse in women's football and they will be pretty happy with the they took tonight.

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