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Philippines stun New Zealand for first Women's World Cup win

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Sarina Bolden scored the Philippines' first goal at a World Cup as they spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party with a stunning win in Wellington.The Philippines lost 2-0 to Switzerland in their opening match and looked to be an easy mark for the Football Ferns, who were coming off their first-ever World Cup win over former champions Norway and looking to book a spot in the last 16.Instead, the Philippines secured their own first World Cup win to keep alive their hopes of progressing in their debut tournament.New Zealand did not lack in effort but had seemingly lost the magic touch of their historic opener and missed a series of goalscoring opportunities.Striker Bolden made them pay for their profligacy in the 24th minute when she fired a header directly at New Zealand keeper Victoria Esson, who fumbled it into the net.Roared on by 32,357 crowd at Wellington Regional Stadium, the Ferns dominated possession as they poured forward looking for an equaliser.Defender Katie Bowen sent a shot wide to the left in the 38th minute and co-captain Ria Percival's shot rolled straight at the Philippines keeper Olivia McDaniel in first-half stoppage time.In the 58th minute, defender CJ Bott looped a cross into the box but Hannah Wilkinson, the hero of New Zealand's opening win on Thursday, sent her header over the bar.Ten minutes later, Wilkinson did well to drag the ball back from the byline and crossed for forward Jacqui Hand to head it into the net, only for the referee to call it back for offside.In a frenetic finish, Philippines striker Carleigh Frilles also had a goal chalked off for offside and New Zealand's Grace Jale was foiled from close range by a fine McDaniel save.The Philippines face 1995 World Cup winners Norway in their

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