July 21, 2023 11:09 pm | Updated July 22, 2023 06:23 am IST - WELLINGTONThey were outscored 3-0. And for a nightmarish first half a the Women's World Cup, every ball seemed to find the wrong foot. Costa Rica had a difficult showing to start its Women’s World Cup effort, losing 3-0 to Spain on a cold and rainy Friday night. Costa Rica was supported by Subite al Chunche, a fan group that has traveled to four men’s World Cups, and have now ventured to New Zealand for their first Women’s World Cup. “Today we are going to beat Spain and change history,” Carme Salleras, a Spanish-born soccer fan who immigrated to Costa Rica predicted before the game.

Source: The Hindu July 22, 2023 03:03 UTC