Women's World Cup 2023: Day six round-up as Norway near shock early exit
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDebutants Philippines shocked hosts New Zealand with a 1-0 victory to secure their first-ever Women World’s World Cup win on day six of the tournament.
The hosts registered their own maiden tournament triumph in matchday one over Norway and were fancied to secure qualification with a win over minnows Philippines - but were stunned by Sarina Bolden's early header.
Elsewhere in Group A, Norway are on the brink of a surprise early exit from their tournament following a 0-0 draw with Switzerland.
Tuesday’s final game saw Colombia open their account with a 2-0 victory over South Korea to join Germany on maximum points in Group H. New Zealand 0-1 Philippines: Debutants dampen hosts’ feel-good factor Group A has been full of surprises and it was the Philippines who sprung the latest surprise after downing giant-slayers New Zealand.
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