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Philippines beats New Zealand in historic Women’s World Cup first win

The victory gave the Philippines its first three points in Group A following its defeat to Switzerland in the opening game.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Philippine Daily Inquirer

   

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Philippines’ Sarina Bolden, centre, is congratulated by teammates after scoring her team’s first goal during the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match between New Zealand and the Philippines in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)

July 26, 2023

MANILA – Philippines defeated co-host New Zealand, 1-0, for a historic first win in the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday in Wellington, New Zealand.

Sarina Bolden delivered the first-ever World Cup goal for the debuting Filipinas with a header in the 24th minute.

The victory gave the Philippines its first three points in Group A following its defeat to Switzerland in the opening game.

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