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Hope Powell praises Team GB

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Team GB boss Hope Powell praises her side following their Group E opening win over New Zealand.

Team GB boss Hope Powell has praised her side following their 1-0 win over New Zealand in the opening women's football fixture of the 2012 Olympics.

Stephanie Houghton scored the only goal of the afternoon after 65 minutes to secure the victory in Team GB's first Olympic match in women's football.

"The girls have made history today. It has been mentioned so much we couldn't ignore it. We were the first women's GB team ever and we won. That will never change now. We wanted to enjoy the experience," Powell told Sky Sports News.

"We recognised it was the first event and that it was an opportunity for the girls to showcase their talent. I wanted them to embrace it and have a go. As it happens, we did alright."

Team GB continue their Group E campaign against Cameroon on Saturday.

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