The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues Monday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) with a matchup between Group A’s New Zealand and the Philippines at Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand.
The Philippines got things going first with a historic goal from Sarina Bolden as she knocked in a perfect header, the first-ever goal scored by the Philippines in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
New Zealand had several good looks in the first half, but the Philippines held them off, taking a 1-0 lead into the break.
New Zealand is the No. 26 ranked team in the world, according to FIFA, while the Philippines is ranked No. 46.
Heading into the match, New Zealand, which checked in at 13th in our latest World Cup power rankings, sits on three points after the 1-0 upset over Norway in its opener last week. With a win, the Football Ferns — headlined by Betsy Hassett, Ali Riley, Hannah Wilkinson — can assure themselves of moving through to the knockout round.
On the other side, the Philippines dropped its first game to Switzerland after failing to take a single shot on goal. The team, captained by Tahnai Annis, is aiming for a bounce-back performance.
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New Zealand vs. Philippines
68’: Offside call
A short-lived moment of glory for New Zealand was reversed by an offside call.
63’: Too close for comfort
It was a close call for Jacqui Hand as her ball went hurdling toward the goal, but was just blocked by the goal post.
60′: Cleared out
Olivia McDaniel made a nice slide move to clear the ball and stop a fast approaching Wilkinson.
57′: Another close call
New Zealand is trying everything to get on the board, and just missed with a header attempt by Wilkinson.
37′: Maximum effort
Katie Bowen put all her power into this shot as New Zealand tried to get on the board before the half.
24′: GOAL!
The Philippines got on the board first as Sarina Bolden scored on a perfect header. It marked the first-ever goal scored by the Philippines in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Philippines’ Sarina Bolden scores a goal vs. New Zealand
Watch Philippines’ Sarina Bolden score a goal against New Zealand in the 24′ in the 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup.
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Setting the stage
The “World Cup NOW” crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.
Representing her country
New Zealand standout Ali Riley shares why she is so proud to represent her country in this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Check out the full Women’s World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.
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