Philippine women's team creates earthquake at World Cup 2023

Today, July 25, the home team New Zealand entered the match against the Philippines women's team in group A.2022 Women's World CupWith many advantages, the home team pushed forward to impose their opponent's style of play. But when they could not create any clear opportunities, the New Zealand women's team received bitter consequences for neglecting their defense.

In the 24th minute, from a cross from the wing, the home defender failed to clear the ball well, then the ball was crossed in and Sarina Bolden took advantage of the opportunity to jump up and head the ball strongly, making it impossible for goalkeeper Victoria Esson to block. This was the first goal of the Philippine women's football team in their first time participating in the Women's World Cup.

They had a good chance in the next few minutes. But Jacqui Hand handled it clumsily and the chance was lost. The first half ended 1-0.

The second half saw more pressure from the home side. They had twice as much possession, had more shots than their opponents (7 to 2), and constantly put the opposition goal in jeopardy. In the 65th minute, Jacqui Hand received a good pass from a teammate but hit the post and bounced out. Shortly after, New Zealand scored but VAR intervened and ruled it out for Wilkinson's offside.

Despite playing a completely dominant game, the number of chances created compared to the first half was also significantly more, but the New Zealand women still could not find the net of the Philippines women. In the last minute, Olivia made a very dangerous shot but somehow, goalkeeper McDaniel still miraculously flew to save the Philippines women.

The match ended with a 1-0 victory for the Philippines women's football team, against host New Zealand. After the final whistle blew, the Filipino girls rushed onto the field to hug each other to celebrate this historic victory./.