New Zealand is the female nations cup champion

Surprise. New Zealand surpassed Ireland in the final of the Nations Cup and consecrated himself as the Ladies champion. The oceanics beat 4 to 2 by shotouts after matching 1 to 1 in regular time and, in addition, They obtained the quota to dispute the Pro League 2025/2026.

Everything seemed to indicate that the third edition of the contest that is immediately below the Pro League would be taken by the Irish. The European had demonstrated throughout the week to be the favorites after winning their four clashes, including the group stage against the same rival by 1 to 0 with Naomi Carroll goal.

However, as one of the maxims of sport says: “Always revenge”. The Black Sticksthis time, they imposed themselves with somewhat early Emelia Surridge (6 ‘) and from there the result seemed not to modify. But, about the end Kathryn Mullan (57 ‘) He tied it and everything was defined in the Australian penalties. Over there, Grace O’Hanlon was a figure in the arc and the Neozylalands prevailed who ended up winning 4 to 2.

In this way, las directed by Phil Burrows will return to the Pro League, a contest that played in three of the six editions that were made. In 2019 they culminated in sixth place as in the 2020-2021 season and were octaves in 2022-2023. In 2023-2024 they had the opportunity to play but gave their place to the United States.

As for the Nations Cup, he is the third champion and a different continent. In the first edition, three years ago, it was for India and 2023-2024 went to Spain. In addition, earlier, the devils were left with third place after beating the United States in the bronze duel for 2 to 1.