Women's World Cup: Philippines stun co-hosts New Zealand with 1-0 victory
The 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.
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Norway In World Cup Peril After Swiss Draw And Injury To Ada Hegerberg
Norway's hopes of reaching the Women's World Cup last 16 hang in the balance after they lost star forward Ada Hegerberg to injury before kickoff and were then held 0-0 by Switzerland on Tuesday. Former Ballon d'Or winner Hegerberg had lined up for the national anthems in Hamilton before heading back towards the dressing room, with Sophie Roman Haug coming in as a last-minute replacement. The Norwegian Football Association said Hegerberg had felt a pain in her groin in the last sprint of the warm-up.
Norway on brink of World Cup exit as top teams pull away
A scoreless World Cup draw with Switzerland leaves Norway on the cusp of another elimination as the former superpower struggles to keep up with the rapid pace of development in the women's game, despite having some of the best players in the world.
Canada ready to match Ireland's physicality at Women's World Cup
PERTH, Australia : Canada might be expecting a physical game from upstart Ireland when they meet on Wednesday in the Women's World Cup, but coach Bev Priestman pointed out her squad is well-known for their physicality as well.
Alex Morgan embracing first World Cup as a mom: 'I'm playing two roles'
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Alex Morgan was sitting at the podium, surrounded by about a dozen reporters ready to pepper her with questions when her phone buzzed.
Casey Phair, 16, becomes youngest to ever play in Women's World Cup
Casey Yu-jin Phair, just 16 years and 26 days, made Women's World Cup history during South Korea's 2-0 defeat to Colombia on Monday, becoming the youngest player to ever play in the tournament.
Philippines Stun New Zealand For Historic First FIFA Women's World Cup Win
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."