Women’s World Cup Day 6: Historic win for Philippines, Norway in big trouble
It was an eventful Day 6 on the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
A pair of youngsters made headlines, the most important upset of the match happened, and a former World Cup champion was pushed to the brink of elimination.
The Results
Group H: Colombia 2, South Korea 0 (in Sydney) – Game stats || Report
Group A: Philippines 1, New Zealand 0 (in Wellington) – Game stats || Report
Group A: Switzerland 0, Norway 0 (in Hamilton) – Game stats || Report
Main Talking Points
The subsequent era making a distinction
A crop of gifted youngsters continues to shine and make historical past at this World Cup.
Colombia marked its debut at this 12 months’s match with an essential win over South Korea, highlighted by Real Madrid ahead Linda Caicedo’s objective simply earlier than halftime. It was an inspirational second from the 18-year-old Caicedo in her World Cup debut, having been recognized with ovarian most cancers on the age of 15.
In the second half, South Korea striker Casey Phair made historical past when she was subbed into the sport. At 16 years and 26 days, she grew to become the youngest participant to ever seem in a World Cup match — ladies’s or males’s. Earlier on this match, Alyssa Thompson (18) grew to become the youngest American participant to play in a World Cup in 20 years. Also, Giulia Dragoni (16) began for Italy in its opening recreation, and Sheika Scott (16) was subbed in for Costa Rica vs. Spain.
An historic win for the Philippines
Eighteen members of the Philippines’ 23-player roster had been born within the United States, and it was two natives of California who helped information the nation to its first-ever World Cup win on Tuesday.
Forward Sarina Bolden out-jumped two New Zealand defenders to attain the sport’s lone objective vs. co-host New Zealand, and the historic shutout win by the Philippines in its match debut was preserved by goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel.
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At No. 46, the Philippines is without doubt one of the lowest-ranked nations at this World Cup. Coming off a 2-0 loss to Switzerland of their Group A opener, they seemed to be nothing greater than fodder for Twenty sixth-ranked New Zealand, which was nonetheless using excessive after incomes its first-ever World Cup win over former champion Norway. But the Philippines rode their luck and took benefit of the Football Ferns’ lack of ending in entrance of objective to drag off the most important upset at this match so far.
Norway on the point of elimination
Much was anticipated of Norway coming into this World Cup. Boasting gamers the calibre of Graham Hansen and Syrstad Engen, who each simply gained the UEFA Champions League with FC Barcelona, the Twelfth-ranked Norwegians seemed to be the favorite to win Group A and probably even problem to win the World Cup, having beforehand carried out so in 1995.
But Norway remains to be searching for its first objective of this match and has now been shut out in three consecutive World Cup matches following its goal-less draw with Switzerland. Group A was thrown fully large open earlier within the day with the Philippines’ beautiful upset of New Zealand. Switzerland tops the group with 4 factors, forward of New Zealand and Philippines (three factors), and Norway (one level).
Norway was dealt a giant blow simply minutes earlier than kickoff when star striker Ada Hegerberg was dominated out of the sport after selecting up a groin damage within the warmups. Without her, Norway struggled to interrupt down the sturdy Swiss. The Norwegians are going through elimination squarely within the face, needing to win their ultimate group stage recreation versus the Philippines with the intention to advance to the knockout spherical. An early exit could be disastrous for a Norway aspect that’s coming off a weak exhibiting on the 2022 European Championship.
Goal of the Day
In the thirty ninth minute, Colombia’s Caicedo went on a surging run down the left aspect from midfield whereas breezing previous a number of South Korean gamers earlier than chopping inside and unleashing a curling shot from 20 yards out that was fumbled by goalkeeper Yoon Young-geul and nestled into the again of the online.
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Moment of the Day
Forward Sarina Bolden’s header within the twenty fourth minute vs. New Zealand was the Philippines’ first-ever objective on the World Cup and helped the nation earn its first-ever win on the match.
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Quote of the Day
“Obviously Linda [Caicedo] is a really big talent but we just gave her too much space. I used to play fullback, so I would just slide tackle here. … You cannot just shadow a player. Definitely we could have just slide tackled. No foul, win the ball, ball was free. Job done. You’re a defender, defend.” – South Korea coach Colin Bell.
Three Stars of the Day
1. Linda Caicedo, Colombia: The 18-year-old striker proved to be a real handful for South Korea to take care of, and her objective sealed an essential win for the South Americans to throw Group H fully open.
2. Gaëlle Thalmann, Switzerland: Norway had 4 pictures on the right track, all of them harmful. But the Swiss goalkeeper was equal to the duty in developing with key saves to assist her crew earn an important level.
3. Olivia McDaneil, Philippines: The 25-year-old goalkeeper made 5 saves vs. New Zealand to assist protect a historic World Cup win for her nation.
Looking Ahead
Canada performs its second Group B match on Wednesday vs. the Republic of Ireland in Perth (8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT), seeking to rebound from a disappointing 0-0 draw vs. Nigeria final week. A win in opposition to the Irish would enhance the Canadians’ hopes of shifting on to the knockout spherical. A loss or a draw would almost certainly put the Olympic champions right into a must-win scenario of their group stage finale vs. co-host Australia on July 31 in Melbourne. Also on Wednesday, Spain faces Zambia and Japan takes on Costa Rica in Group C motion, whereas the United States and the Netherlands conflict in a marquee Group E contest.
John Molinaro is without doubt one of the main soccer journalists in Canada, having lined the sport for over 20 years for a number of media shops, together with Sportsnet, CBC Sports and Sun Media. He is at the moment the editor-in-chief of TFC Republic, an internet site devoted to in-depth protection of Toronto FC and Canadian soccer. TFC Republic might be discovered right here.
