Norway are still waiting for their first win of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 after being held to a 0-0 draw by Switzerland at Waikato Stadium on Tuesday.
After losing to New Zealand in their opening game, the Norwegians were looking to bounce back but could find no way past Swiss goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann.
Norway lost Ada Hegerberg just before kick-off and her replacement Sophie Roman Haug forced a smart stop out of Thalmann midway through the first half following her close-range header.
Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic fired wide for the Swiss before Norway ramped up the intensity after half-time, with Maren Mjelde heading straight at Thalmann.
A fierce drive from Haug was then beaten away by Thalmann before she produced a fine double save to deny Norway substitute Caroline Graham Hansen and then Frida Maanum.
Norway must now beat the Philippines in their final Group A game to have any chance of progressing, while Switzerland know a draw against New Zealand will secure their last-16 spot.
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