The Philippines claimed their first win at a World Cup as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0.
THE PHILIPPINES CLAIMED their first win at a World Cup on Tuesday as they stunned co-hosts New Zealand 1-0 thanks to a first-half Sarina Bolden header.
It was the Philippines’ first victory at either a men’s or women’s World Cup and blows Group A wide open. After New Zealand conceded a free-kick, Bolden out-jumped the home defence to head the ball at home goalkeeper Victoria Esson, who could only watch in horror as her attempted parry looped over her into the net.
In contrast, New Zealand showed little of the self-confidence which carried them past Norway for their opening World Cup win to end a 15-game winless streak.
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