AUCKLAND – The opening ceremony and first match of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – New Zealand 2008 has come and gone and www.oceaniafootball.com is pleased to present a selection of images from North Harbour Stadium for your enjoyment.
Relive all the colour, action and drama from this history making match between host nation New Zealand and their Group A rivals Canada…
New Zealand extends a welcome "haka" to the watching world as the opening ceremony hits top gear
New Zealand fans get in the mood for World Cup action!
Canadian fans were out in force to cheer for Bryan Rosenfeld’s team
The New Zealand Young Ferns prior to kick-off
Canada at the ready
Canada’s Rachel Lemarre and New Zealand’s Claudia Crasborn contest possession
New Zealand’s Rosie White wins this header from Canada’s Karli Hedlund
Rosie White of New Zealand surges away from Shelina Zardorsky of Canada
Canada’s Alexandra Smith wins this encounter for her team
Hannah Wall has all eyes on the ball for New Zealand
Canada celebrate their historic 1-0 at the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Young Ferns heartache – Yumi Nguyen and Jessica Rollins comfort each other
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