Netherlands wins on goal in stoppage time

Jill Roord came off the bench and scored in stoppage time to give the Netherlands a 1-0 victory over New Zealand in Le Havre, France, in the Women’s World Cup group opener for both teams Tuesday.

The Netherlands, ranked No. 8 in the world, controlled possession throughout the game but couldn’t get by New Zealand goalkeeper Erin Nayler until Roord’s breakthrough header.

The tough loss after a strong defensive effort means 19thranked New Zealand is still looking for its first-ever World Cup victory. Tom Sermanni, former coach of the Australia and U.S. national teams, was hired as coach of New Zealand last October in time for the Ferns to qualify for their fifth World Cup.

Sweden 2, Chile 0

Kosovare Asllani’s goal after a weather delay broke up a scoreless stalemate and Sweden went on to win its opener in Rennes, France, and spoil Chile’s debut in the tournament.

Thunder prompted a delay in the match in the 72nd minute. It was resumed about 40 minutes later.

Asllani’s goal, Sweden’s 60th in World Cup play, came in the 83rd minute. Madelen Janogy came in off the bench and added a goal in stoppage time for the Swedes, who are ranked No. 9 in the world.

Chile, ranked No. 39 and the fifth South American team to play in a World Cup, was hurt in the 59th minute when Maria Urrutia was injured and had to be stretchered off. It was about the same time that heavy rains moved in at Roazhon Park

Germany’s Marozsan out for group stage

Germany will be without Dzsenifer Marozsan for the rest of the group stage because of a broken toe.

Coach Martina Voss-tecklenburg announced the injury on Tuesday, a day before her team was to play Spain in Valenciennes, France. The coach said she hopes the 27-year-old midfielder can return before the end of the tournament.

Marozsan broke a toe on her left foot in Gemany’s opening match against China on Saturday. The two-time World Cup champions won 1-0.

Marozsan was an inspirational story for the tournament in France, having returned to the game after a pulmonary embolism kept her sidelined for several months last year.