New Zealand’s Setback at Women’s World Cup: Defeat to Philippines after Win Against Norway

2023-07-25 11:32:04

Host team New Zealand suffered a setback at the Women’s World Cup following beating Norway 1-0 in the opening game on Tuesday, losing 1-0 to World Cup newcomers Philippines. The gold goal in Group A at the start of the second round was scored in Wellington by Sarina Bolden (24th).

The New Zealanders ran unsuccessfully once morest the committed Philippinas, the supposed equalizer achieved by Jacqui Hand was not given due to offside (68th). Before that hand had only hit the inside bar. In the closing stages, Philippines goalkeeper Catalina Perez saved the win with a brilliant move.

In the first match of the day, Colombia beat South Korea 2-0. Switzerland and Norway, the two group opponents from the Philippines and New Zealand, drew 0-0.

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