Switzerland blanks Philippines to win its Women’s World Cup opener 

DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Ramona Bachmann drilled the ball into the left facet of the online on a penalty kick moments earlier than halftime to assist Switzerland to a 2-0 win over Philippines on Friday within the Women’s World Cup opener for each groups.

Switzerland’s Seraina Piubel added a second-half purpose, scoring on the rebound from a missed shot by Coumba Sow that ricocheted off Philippines goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel.

The Group A encounter was the primary sport inside Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium, the match’s solely indoor venue. The crowd’s cheers echoed across the partitions of the roughly half-full stadium, with an attendance of 13,711 in a venue that may match over 30,000.

Philippines ahead Katrina Guillou appeared to attain a purpose within the fifteenth minute, nevertheless it was waived off by an offside name.

Switzerland dominated offensively, outshooting the Philippines 17-3, however the Filipinas’ protection held on. McDaniel held her personal, making a number of key first-half saves — solely permitting Bachmann’s late penalty.

KEY MOMENT

Officials made the important thing penalty name towards the Philippines within the waning moments of the primary half, drawing a refrain of boos from Philippines followers. Switzerland’s Sow slid for the ball within the Philippines’ penalty space and, as she went down, she was kicked by Jessika Cowart.

McDaniel went the unsuitable approach on Bachmann’s penalty.

WHY IT MATTERS

With the victory, Switzerland strikes right into a tie for first place in Group A with New Zealand, and improved its probabilities of shifting on to the spherical of 16. The Philippines performed gamely of their Women’s World Cup debut however face a tough climb to get into the knock-out stage of the match.

WHAT’S NEXT

Switzerland will face Norway, which misplaced in an upset to New Zealand, in its second group stage match, in Hamilton. The Philippines will face an energized New Zealand in Wellington. Both matches are Tuesday.

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