Sarina Bolden Makes History by Scoring First Goal for the Philippines in FIFA Women’s World Cup
Wellington, New Zealand—In a historic moment for the Philippines, Sarina Bolden scored the country’s first-ever goal in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The goal came in the 24th minute of the match against New Zealand, sparking incredible scenes at Wellington Regional Stadium.
The landmark moment happened when Sara Eggesvik sent a pass towards Bolden, who headed the ball initially deflected by goalkeeper Victoria Esson before hitting the net. Filipino fans in the 35,000-seat venue erupted in cheers as Bolden celebrated her 22nd international goal.
This goal was particularly significant for the Philippine team as they were denied a goal in their last match against Switzerland due to an offside call. The canceled goal had made the team even more determined to find that historic goal in the Women’s World Cup.
The scoreline remained 1-0 in favor of the Philippines until halftime, with the team trying to maintain their advantage. Bolden had also been the goalscorer in a friendly match against New Zealand last year, where the Philippines lost 2-1.
This achievement by Sarina Bolden marks a major milestone for women’s football in the Philippines and showcases the talent and progress of the national team.
