Italy defeated Argentina 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener with a late goal from substitute Cristiana Girelli. Girelli scored in the 87th minute, just four minutes after coming on as a substitute. Italy's Ariana Caruso and Valentina Giacinti had goals ruled offside in the first half, while Argentina had a bicycle kick narrowly miss the target. Italy will face Sweden in their next match, while Argentina will play against South Africa.

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