Debutants Philippines surprised co-hosts New Zealand to assert their first Ladies’s World Cup victory.
Norway’s hopes are in the steadiness after their draw with Switzerland whereas Colombia cruised previous South Korea.
Right here, we have a look at all of Tuesday’s motion.
Philippines pull off shock end result
Sarina Bolden’s first-half winner made World Cup historical past as the Philippines grabbed their first-ever win after beating New Zealand 1-0 in Group A. Bolden’s Twenty fourth-minute header was the distinction as the co-hosts wasted their likelihood to construct on their opening win over Norway with Jacqui Hand hitting the publish and having a aim disallowed. The Philippines struck halfway by the first half when Bolden headed previous Victoria Esson from shut vary.
Norway off the boil
Norway’s World Cup hopes grasp by a thread after a stalemate with Switzerland. Norway, who had been surprised by New Zealand of their opener, misplaced star ahead Ada Hegerberg to harm simply earlier than kick-off. Swiss goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann stored them out and Norway will now must beat Philippines and hope outcomes elsewhere go their approach to keep away from an early exit.
Colombia kick off with win
Colombia brushed apart South Korea 2-0 of their Group H recreation in Sydney. Catalina Usme – Colombia’s all-time high scorer – broke the impasse from the spot after Shim Website positioning-Yeon’s handball. Actual Madrid’s 18-year-old Linda Caicedo doubled the lead quickly after together with her shot slipping previous Yoon Younger-Geul in the Korea aim.
Put up of the day
Quote of the day
I do not know if there’s been an even bigger win for Philippines’ sport. It must be one among the largest wins in the historical past of the nation
Philippines supervisor Alen Stajcic
Up subsequent
Group B: Canada v Republic of Eire (7am, Perth Rectangular Stadium)Group C: Japan v Costa Rica (6am, Dunedin Stadium)Group C: Spain v Zambia (8.30am, Eden Park)
