Philippines shocks NZ 1-0 at Women’s World Cup

Wellington, The Gulf Observer: With its first goal at its first Women’s World Cup Philippines achieved its first win Tuesday, shocking co-host NZ 1-0 in a Group A match made contentious when a potential equalizer was disallowed.

New Zealand achieved its first World Cup win when it upset Norway in the tournament’s opening match five days ago. And so for the first time in six World Cups, the Football Ferns entered a match as favorite, almost certain with another win to become the first team to reach the round of 16, Reuters reported.

But Sarina Bolden scored the Philippines’ historic match-winner from its first shot on goal in the 24th minute.