They were the trailblazers of women’s football in New Zealand and Australia — and they met for the first time in 1975 for the first international match between the two countries.
For decades, their achievements as pioneers of the women’s game went unheralded.
That is, until now …
While football fans attend or watch the 64 matches at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, another game was taking place … a rather special game.
Nearly half a century after their first match — a 3-2 win to New Zealand at the 1975 Asian Cup — members of both teams regathered for a game of Walking Football, beside Sydney Harbour.
Source & Full Story: https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2023/08/15/the-rematch-and-emotional-reunion-that-was-48-years-in-the-making/
Author: The Walking Football
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