Filipinas upset host New Zealand for first-ever World Cup win

First-ever World Cup victory for the Philippines.

Philippines’ Sarina Bolden (left) celebrates scoring her team’s first goal during the 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A football match between New Zealand and the Philippines at Wellington Stadium, also known as Sky Stadium, in Wellington on July 25, 2023. AFP PHOTO

In an absolute historic occasion in Philippine football history, the world no. 46 Filipinas took down world no. 26 and co-host New Zealand, 1-0, at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday afternoon, July 25 (Manila time).

Sarina Bolden delivered the lone goal of the contest in the 24th minute, heading in a high cross from Sara Eggesvik.

With the win, the Philippines also remains in contention for a top two finish in Group A with three points, a -1 goal difference on a 1-1 slate.