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Soccer-Netherlands edge New Zealand in World Cup debut

* Martens denies New Zealand elusive win

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* Ferns' goal drought continues (Adds quotes, detail)

By Steve Keating

EDMONTON, June 6 (Reuters) - The Netherlands made a winning women's World Cup debut beating New Zealand 1-0 on Saturday to leave the frustrated Football Ferns still searching for their elusive first success on soccer's biggest stage.