Oceania champs go down fighting

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Netherlands scored the winner via a header in the injury time of the second spell. Picture: BBC SPORTS

THE New Zealand football Ferns have made a brave start to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France this morning.

The Oceania representatives went down against European Champions 1-nil.

The Ferns had numerous chances on goal and was the between of the two teams hitting the post on a few occasions.

Netherlands scored the winner via a header in the injury time of the second spell.

New Zealand plays Canada in its next match at 7am on Sunday, June 16, 2019.

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