Switzerland and New Zealand conclude their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign when they face off at the Forsyth Barr Stadium on Sunday morning. After collecting four points from their opening two games, Switzerland are currently sitting in first place of their Women's World Cup 2023 group, while New Zealand are a point further back in second position. Switzerland were held to a goalless draw by Norway last time out, preventing them from securing a spot in the knockout stages with a game to spare. However, following their 2-0 win over Philippines in the opening round of fixtures, the Swiss know a point here would be enough. As for co-hosts New Zealand, they suffered a shock 1-0 loss to debutants Philippines, but their round of 16 fate is still very much in their own hands. That’s because of their very own surprising win over Norway to kick-start the tournament. After Sarina Bolden gave the Philippines a half-time lead, New Zealand thought that they had restored parity in the second period when Jacqui Hand found a way past Olivia McDaniel, before the goal was chalked off by VAR for an offside infringement in the build-up, ensuring that the New Zealand fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat. I am expecting a win for Switzerland for the following reasons:

Firstly. Following their goalless draw against Norway in their last time out, Switzerland have now kept consecutive clean sheets in each of their last three internationals, while they have also drawn six of their previous eight games. With four points to their name, Switzerland will advance to the knockout rounds if they avoid defeat, while a victory would secure top spot. They have a well-balanced team to make the most out of this encounter.

Meanwhile, Tournament co-hosts, New Zealand, are at risk of failing to make it out of the group stage at their home World Cup. New Zealand need to claim maximum points to guarantee a first appearance in the knockouts. The extra pressure on their shoulders may hinder their abilities to be composed and produce a match-winning performance, because history has shown that they do not handle pressure very well.

Given their home advantage, New Zealand should push Switzerland all the way in this round. Nevertheless, I cannot ignore the resoluteness of this Swiss team, and they have the players and quality to win this game.

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周日上午，瑞士队和新西兰队将在福赛斯巴尔体育场(Forsyth Barr Stadium)进行对决，结束2023年女足世界杯的征程。在前两场比赛中积4分后，瑞士队目前在2023年女足世界杯小组中排名第一，而新西兰队则以1分的优势排名第二。瑞士队在上一场比赛中0比0被挪威队逼平，这使得瑞士队在多一场比赛的情况下无法进入淘汰赛阶段。然而，在首轮2-0战胜菲律宾之后，瑞士人知道在这里拿到一分就足够了。至于共同东道主新西兰队，他们0 - 1负于首次亮相的菲律宾队，但他们的16强命运仍然掌握在自己手中。这是因为他们出人意料地战胜了挪威队，拉开了比赛的序幕。在萨里娜·博尔登(Sarina Bolden)帮助菲律宾取得半场领先后，新西兰队本以为自己在第二节扳平了比分，但杰基·汉德(Jacqui Hand)突破了奥利维亚·麦克丹尼尔(Olivia McDaniel)，随后这粒进球被VAR判为越位犯规，导致新西兰队意外以0比1落败。我期待瑞士队获胜，原因如下:

首先。继上一场0比0战平挪威队之后，瑞士队在最近的三场国际比赛中都保持了零封，同时他们在之前的八场比赛中也取得了六场平局。瑞士队目前积4分，如果能避免失利，就能晋级淘汰赛，而一场胜利就能确保他们的头名。他们有一支平衡良好的球队，可以最大限度地利用这场比赛。

与此同时，本届世界杯的共同主办国新西兰队有可能在他们的主场世界杯小组赛中出局。新西兰队需要拿到最高分才能保证第一次进入淘汰赛。他们肩膀上的额外压力可能会阻碍他们沉着冷静、赢得比赛的能力，因为历史表明，他们不善于处理压力。

考虑到他们的主场优势，新西兰队应该在本轮比赛中一路击败瑞士队。然而，我不能忽视瑞士队的决心，他们有足够的球员和实力赢得这场比赛。

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