U17 Women's World Cup...first blood

Son of a monkeys butt, the Young Ferns played their first game last night against Canada and well.... $%(#*@!*

A battling effort from New Zealand in Auckland tonight couldn't stave off defeat as Canada claimed first blood in the inaugural under-17 women's soccer World Cup.

The Young Football Ferns dominated the second half, but it was Canada who won 1-0 through winger Rachel Lamarre's 53rd minute goal... [+]