CNN —The Women’s World Cup saw a moment that will live long in the memory for 16-year-old Giulia Dragoni as she started for Italy against Argentina on Monday. Dragoni – born on November 7, 2006 – began the Group G clash in the heart of Italy’s midfield and became the youngest player to represent Italy in the competition’s history. In contrast, 39-year-old Vanina Correa was in goal for Argentina – she had already made her debut for her country when Dragoni was born. Italy – quarterfinalist in 2019 – was the strongest team throughout the opening game for both sides at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, with some late quality from Cristiana Girelli proving decisive as Italy won 1-0. After the break, with both sides not wanting to lose their opening game, chances were few and far between with the teams prioritizing the avoidance of mistakes over attacking recklessness.

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Persons: Giulia Dragoni, Dragoni –, –, ‘ Little Messi, ’, Vanina Correa, Argentina –, Dragoni, Italy –, Girelli, Arianna Caruso, Valentina Giacinti, Cristiana Girelli, Kim Price, she’s Organizations: CNN, Argentina, FIFA, Italy – quarterfinalist, Italy Locations: Italy, European, Italy’s, Barcelona, Eden, Auckland , New Zealand, Argentina