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WELLINGTON : Co-hosts New Zealand must recapture their grit, coach Jitka Klimkova said on Tuesday after the team suffered a crushing blow at the Women's World Cup with a shock 1-0 loss to newcomers Philippines.
Switzerland had goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann to thank for securing a valuable 0-0 draw against Norway, who recovered from a shaky start after Ada Hegerberg's withdrawal but could not find a breakthrough in the Women's World Cup Group A match.
The Philippines claimed a historic first World Cup win on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header. New Zealand created a string of second-half chances and had a goal disallowed but the Philippines held on for a famous win in front of 32,357 in Wellington. It was the Philippines' first victory at either a men's or women's World Cup and blows Group A wide open. "I can't believe what we have achieved," said tearful midfielder Sara Eggesvik. "It shows that it's possible to do something big."
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 claimed a historic first World Cup win on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 following Sarina Bolden's first-half header.
WELLINGTON : Forward Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party with a stunning 1-0 victory in their Women's World Cup Group A clash on Tuesday.
SYDNEY : If there were concerns about blowouts when the Women's World Cup expanded to 32 teams this year, minnows Haiti, Jamaica and Ireland have served notice they deserve to be on the game's biggest stage.
Women's World Cup co-hosts New Zealand are back in action on Tuesday when they face tournament debutants the the Philippines. Norway will attempt to bounce back to winning ways against Switzerland, while Colombia and South Korea conclude the action in the opening round of matches.