New Zealand beat Vietnam 2-0 in final warmup before World Cup

New Zealand, one of the co-hosts of the Women's World Cup,

Defender CJ Bott and forward Jacqui Hand were the heroes of the game, scoring the crucial goals for New Zealand in the first half. Bott's shot from outside the box found the back of the net with a slight deflection in the 17th minute, giving her team an early lead. Just before halftime, Hand finished off a fantastic team move to extend New Zealand's advantage. The dominant performance from the home side was

The return of midfielder Annalie Longo added to the positive atmosphere for New Zealand. Longo, who had been sidelined due to a serious knee injury, made her first appearance for the team since September. Her comeback in the final 20 minutes of the match provided a significant boost to the squad, highlighting her experience and resilience.

New Zealand, along with Australia, will co-host the Women's World Cup. They will kick off their campaign in Group A against former champions Norway on July 20. The team aims to secure their first victory in six appearances at the tournament, and their recent win against Vietnam has certainly bolstered their confidence.

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showcased their readiness

thể hiện sự sẵn sàng của họ

a friendly match

một trận giao hữu

the much-needed morale boost

sự thúc đẩy tinh thần rất cần thiết

evident from the outset

rõ ràng ngay từ đầu

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