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.