Philippines coach to depart after World Cup exit
AUCKLAND : Philippines coach Alen Stajcic will not renew his contract with the women's national team after their exit from the Women's World Cup, the Philippine Football Federation said on Tuesday.
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AUCKLAND : Philippines coach Alen Stajcic will not renew his contract with the women's national team after their exit from the Women's World Cup, the Philippine Football Federation said on Tuesday.
Philippines’ head coach Alen Stajcic speaks during a press conference at the Eden Park in Auckland on July 29, 2023, ahead of their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup football match against Norway. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)
WELLINGTON: The Philippines claimed their first win at a World Cup on Tuesday (Jul 25) as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header.
WELLINGTON: Philippines made history at their first Women’s World Cup with their first goal and first win Tuesday, holding on under pressure to upset co-hosts New Zealand.
Philippines made history at its first Women's World Cup with its first goal and first win Tuesday, holding on under pressure to upset co-host New Zealand.
WELLINGTON : The Philippines gatecrashed New Zealand's party on Tuesday with a stunning 1-0 upset of the Women's World Cup co-hosts but coach Alen Stajcic said the celebrations will have to be cut short as they have to prepare for their final group game against Norway.
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."