Maren Mjelde, who defends Norway in the 2023 World Cup, opened the game regarding the shooting that took place in Auckland, four kilometers from the Eden Park stadium
In a report to the “Herald”, the captain of the Norway at World Cup 2023, Maren Mjelde, spoke about the shooting that took place in Auckland that left at least two people dead. The attack took place four kilometers from the Eden Park stadium, stage of the dispute with New Zealandwhich marked the debut of the competition.
“All players probably woke up quickly when the helicopter hovered outside the hotel window and a large number of emergency vehicles arrived”explained Mjelde. “We felt safe at all times. FIFA has a good security system in the hotel and we have our own security with us.”
Despite the scare, the player had pointed out that she was calm for the first duel of her selection. “We are calm and preparing normally for the game against New Zealand”, highlighted. The host team, however, got the better of the match, with the score of 1 to 0, marked by the goal of Hannah Wilkinson.
Quay Street, one of the main streets in the economic center of Auckland, has been closed by local authorities. “What happened is understandably alarming and we are assuring the public that this incident has been contained and is an isolated incident. We can also inform you that this is not a national security risk.”, said New Zealand police. The author of the shots, who used an electronic anklet, also died, aged 24.
THE GAME
New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 this Thursday, 20, in a duel valid for the first round of the A group of the Women’s World Cup. At the Eden Park stadium, in Auckland, the New Zealand team had the support of its fans to confirm the first triumph in the history of the World Cups in 16 games. The duel broke the attendance record in the history of the Oceania country: 42,137 people went to the stadium; learn more about the match.
Source: sportbuzz
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