New Zealand vs. Philippines highlights: Philippines get first World Cup win

Last updated: 2023/07/25 at 8:00 AM

BigP Published July 25, 2023

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New Zealand vs. Philippines highlights Philippines’ Sarina Bolden scores a goal vs. New Zealand

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continued Monday with a matchup between Group A’s New Zealand and the Philippines at Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand.

The Philippines had a historic night as the team won its first-ever Women’s World Cup game. The road to victory got started when Sarina Bolden knocked in a perfect header in the first half, the first-ever goal scored by the Philippines in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

New Zealand had several good looks throughout the game, including a goal in the second half that was called off due to an offside call.

Check out the highlights!

New Zealand vs. Philippines highlights

Check out the highlights as New Zealand and the Philippines squared off in a 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup matchup.

Philippines 1, New Zealand 0

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, whose shot went just off the post.

60′: Cleared out

Olivia McDaniel made a nice slide move to clear the ball and stop a fast approaching Hannah Wilkinson.

57′: Another close call

New Zealand was trying everything it could to get its first goal of the match, and just missed with a header attempt from Hannah 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.