2023-07-25 08:48:34
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Philippines scored its first goal and its first World Cup victory on Tuesday, beating New Zealand 1-0 in a Group A match at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand, which had opened its record of victories in the highest tournament of national teams in the opening match once morest Norway, started as favorites for the first time in six participations, with the certainty that another victory would see them through to the round of 16.
But Sarina Bolden scored the historic goal for the Philippines on her first shot on goal following 24 minutes and turned the tables on the evening, silencing the 33,000 mostly local spectators who packed the stadium.
New Zealand had been superior up to then, playing with a confidence that reflected their expectations to advance. He had 80% of possession, completed 74 passes to his rival’s 11 and had five shots on goal that made you think the goal was inevitable.
But a free kick wreaked havoc in the New Zealand box and, following a poor clearance, Sara Eggesvik fed the ball back to Bolden, who jumped to head in.
New Zealand tried their best in the second half, albeit to no avail. His best chance came on 68 minutes when Jacqui Hand, who had hit the post four minutes earlier, headed in what appeared to be an equalizer from Hannah Wilkinson’s cross. But in full New Zealand celebration, the referee annulled the goal for a tight offside.
The pass to the next round will be decided on Sunday, in the last day of Group A that will face New Zealand with Switzerland in Dunedin, and the Philippines and Norway in Auckland.
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