New Zealand 0-1 Philippines: Co-hosts upset by World Cup debutants in shock defeat

New Zealand missed a golden opportunity to edge closer to the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup as the Philippines upset them in Wellington.

It was a famous victory for the Philippines, the first by one of the eight debutants at the tournament, and they celebrated passionately at full-time.

Co-hosts New Zealand shocked Norway on the opening day and knew another victory could have sealed their place in the last 16, but they could not find a breakthrough on a frustrating evening.

Instead, it was the Philippines' Sarina Bolden who sprinted away in celebration in the 24th minute after heading in Sara Eggesvik's clipped cross for the country's first goal at a Women's World Cup.

Goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel produced heroics in stoppage time, denying New Zealand substitute Grace Jale with an excellent fingertip save as her half-volley was heading towards the bottom corner.

New Zealand, spurred on by a vocal home crowd, were pushing for an equaliser for the entirety of the second half but Jacqui Hand had a goal ruled out for offside by the video assistant referee [VAR] after she hit the post earlier, while striker Hannah Wilkinson headed a cross over the bar in one of the game's biggest chances.

In the other game in Group A, Norway take on Switzerland, who can confirm qualification for the last 16 with victory.

Debutants prove their worth on global stage

Lower-ranked nations have performed well in the tournament so far but typically have not quite found the cutting edge to take them over the line. However, the Philippines bucked the trend.

Buoyed by their defensive sturdiness in the opening 20 minutes, they began to cause problems on the counter-attack and Bolden took advantage, powering a header past Victoria Esson from close range.

Creative touches, slick passing and dynamic movement followed from the Philippines as they grew in confidence, heading into the break with an unexpected lead.

New Zealand had support from the home crowd, but they grew increasingly frustrated in the second half and tension built in the Wellington Regional Stadium.

Celtic's Olivia Chance made a difference when she was introduced, producing several good balls from the left, but goalkeeper McDaniel stood firm in the Philippines goal.

Hand's disallowed goal, her strike which hit the post, Wilkinson's missed header and Jale's late attempt were the best of the chances, but the Philippines also had a goal ruled out for offside when teenager Isabella Flanigan slotted into the corner in the second half.

It is a result which leaves Group A wide open and co-hosts New Zealand must now hope to get a result in their final match against Switzerland to progress to the knockout stages for the first time.

Player of the match

BoldenSarina Bolden

New Zealand

Squad number16Player nameHand

Squad number13Player nameStott

Squad number20Player nameRiley

Squad number14Player nameBowen

Squad number4Player nameBott

Squad number17Player nameWilkinson

Squad number7Player nameRiley

Squad number18Player nameJale

Squad number2Player namePercival

Squad number10Player nameLongo

Squad number21Player nameEsson

Squad number6Player nameSteinmetz

Squad number11Player nameChance

Squad number12Player nameHassett

Philippines

Squad number7Player nameBolden

Squad number1Player nameMcDaniel

Squad number8Player nameEggesvik

Squad number5Player nameLong

Squad number13Player nameBeard

Squad number17Player nameBarker

Squad number20Player nameQuezada

Squad number4Player nameSawicki

Squad number3Player nameCowart

Squad number16Player nameHarrison

Squad number21Player nameGuillou

Squad number6Player nameAnnis

Squad number19Player nameRandle

Squad number15Player nameFrilles

Squad number9Player nameFlanigan

Squad number12Player nameBugay

Line-ups

New Zealand

Formation 4-4-2

21Esson

4Bott13Stott14Bowen7Riley

20Riley6Steinmetz2Percival12Hassett

17Wilkinson16Hand

Substitutes

Philippines

Formation 3-5-2

1McDaniel

5Long3Cowart13Beard

17Barker20Quezada4Sawicki8Eggesvik16Harrison

7Bolden21Guillou

Substitutes

Live Text

Match ends, New Zealand 0, Philippines 1.

Second Half ends, New Zealand 0, Philippines 1.

Attempt saved. Catherine Bott (New Zealand) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Katie Bowen.

Attempt missed. Catherine Bott (New Zealand) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rebekah Stott with a cross following a corner.

Corner, New Zealand. Conceded by Olivia McDaniel.

Attempt saved. Grace Jale (New Zealand) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Catherine Bott with a cross.

Attempt missed. Hannah Wilkinson (New Zealand) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Olivia Chance with a cross following a corner.

Corner, New Zealand. Conceded by Sofia Harrison.

Hand ball by Annalie Longo (New Zealand).

Offside, Philippines. Dominique Randle tries a through ball, but Carleigh Frilles is caught offside.

Attempt missed. Katrina Guillou (Philippines) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Carleigh Frilles.

Hand ball by Tahnai Annis (Philippines).

Attempt missed. Carleigh Frilles (Philippines) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.

Substitution, New Zealand. Grace Jale replaces Ria Percival.

Substitution, Philippines. Ryley Bugay replaces Jessika Cowart.

Substitution, Philippines. Carleigh Frilles replaces Sarina Bolden.

Attempt missed. Olivia Chance (New Zealand) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Rebekah Stott.

Attempt saved. Hannah Wilkinson (New Zealand) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Katie Bowen.

Ria Percival (New Zealand) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Jessika Cowart (Philippines).

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