WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Sarina Bolden scored the first-ever goal of the Philippines in the Fifa Women’s World Cup, giving the Filipinas a 1-0 lead at halftime in their match against host New Zealand.
The 27-year old attacker, who plays professionally in Australia headed home the historic goal off a cross by Sara Eggesvik, sparking celebrations not just at the Wellington Regional Stadium but also back home.
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New Zealand goalkeeper Victoria Esson couldn’t get the handle on the ball following the header of Bolden, giving the Fil-Am strike star her 22nd international goal and the Philippines its first ever in a game of this magnitude.
Bolden’s goal bolstered the Philippines’ bid to advance to the Round of 16 following their 2-0 loss to Switzerland last Friday.
New Zealand entered the match on a high, having won its first-ever World Cup contest at the expense of Norway, 1-0.
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