In the ongoing opening match of the Women’s World Cup, 31-year-old veteran Wilkinson, an absolute hero for New Zealand, scored again, breaking the deadlock on the field. This is not only the first goal of this World Cup but also the first goal for New Zealand women’s football in the World Cup after 8 years. Wilkinson’s last goal was in the 2015 World Cup against China.
In the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany, when Hannah Wilkinson was only 19 years old, she came off the bench and scored the equalizer in the 94th minute, helping New Zealand women’s football team draw 2-2 with Mexico, securing their first point in the history of the Women’s World Cup.
In the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada, Wilkinson once again became a savior for New Zealand, her goal helping the team to a 2-2 draw with China. Currently, Wilkinson is the top scorer for New Zealand in World Cup matches. With this goal in the current match, Wilkinson continues to hold the top spot as the leading scorer, continuing to write her own legend at home in this World Cup.
