Sarina Bolden, who nailed the Filipinas’ lone goal, for the country’s first-ever win in the 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A at host New Zealand’s expense, celebrates with her teammates after heading in the “golden goal” at the Wellington Stadium, also known as Sky Stadium, in Wellington on July 25, 2023. (AFP PHOTO courtesy)
In an extraordinary moment for Philippine football, the Philippines secured their very first World Cup triumph in a historic upset against co-hosts New Zealand.
The 46th-ranked Filipinas stunned the 26th-ranked New Zealand team with a 1-0 victory at Wellington’s Sky Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, July 25 (Manila time).
The game’s decisive moment came in the 24th minute when Sarina Bolden rose to head in a high cross from Sara Eggesvik, securing the lone goal of the match.
With this monumental win, the Philippines now stands a chance to secure a top-two finish in Group A, having accumulated three points with a goal difference of -1 from a 1-1 record.
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