Viewing parties nationwide set up for Filipinas’ crucial match vs Norway – rezal404

People attend a watch party at a mall in Quezon City, Metro Manila on July 25, 2023 for the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A football match between the Philippines and New Zealand in Wellington. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP) AUCKLAND, New Zealand—More viewing parties have been placed back…

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Filipinas battle heavily favored Norwegians for slot in KO stages – rezal404

Philippines players celebrate following the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match between New Zealand and the Philippines in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/John Cowpland) Olivia McDaniel and the Philippines still consider Norway as having the advantage ahead of their crunch Group A tussle, this despite cracks showing within the camp…

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For emboldened Filipinas, anything is possible at the Women’s World Cup – rezal404

Wellington, New Zealand, 25 July 2023: Philippines team enjoys the win with some post match photos. New Zealand vs Philippines. Fifa World Cup. Group A. Wellington. New Zealand. (Joe Serci / SPP) WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Sarina Bolden and the Philippines have given themselves more belief that they can do magical things in a Fifa (International Association…

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Filipinas, PH Blu Girls lauded for respective World Cup feats – rezal404

Exactly two years back on Wednesday, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz gifted the Philippines its first gold medal in the Olympics. Fast forward to this day, two milestones were achieved—the national women’s teams’ stunning victories at the ongoing Fifa Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and the Women’s Softball World Cup in Italy. “It’s God’s gift. We…

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Goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel hopes Filipinas can continue historic run – rezal404

Philippines’ goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel reacts following the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match between New Zealand and the Philippines in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/John Cowpland) WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Olivia McDaniel is hoping that the Philippines can continue its string of historic achievements even after producing the country’s first-ever win in…

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‘We are a threat,’ warns Filipinas’ Katrina Guillou – rezal404

The Philippines’ Katrina Guillou during a presser ahead of their match against New Zealand on Tuesday. Photo from PFF/WNFT WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Katrina Guillou echoed the belief that the Philippines can be dangerous when the opportunity presents itself during the course of the team’s historic campaign in the Fifa Women’s World Cup. Guillou said the goal…

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Wherever born, Filipinas team members ‘all play for the [PH] flag’ – Stajcic – rezal404

Hali Long (front) is one of the Filipinas born and raised abroad. Long is a defender born and raised in Cape Girardeau in the US but plays her heart out whenever she puts on the Philippine Team jersey. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Philippine team playing in the Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup for…

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Filipinas ‘hungrier’ to get real taste of first goal in Women’s World Cup – rezal404

Switzerland’s midfielder #13 Lia Walti (R) and Philippines’ forward #07 Sarina Bolden vie for the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A football match between the Philippines and Switzerland at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin on July 21, 2023. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama / AFP) AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Sarina Bolden and…

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Filipinas impress conquering Switzerland coach – rezal404

Switzerland head coach Inka Grings, right, reacts from the bench during the first half of the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match between the Philippines and Switzerland in Dunedin, New Zealand, Friday, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) AUCKLAND, New Zealand—The coach who steered Switzerland to a 2-0 victory over the Philippines offered some…

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With one game, Filipinas prove they have trimmed decades-long gap in 18 months – rezal404

The Philippines’ Sarina Bolden (left) tries to find a way past Switzerland’s Lia Walti. —AFP The Philippine women’s football team returned here to Auckland, New Zealand, firm in the belief that anything can happen despite its first-ever Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup match ending with a defeat at the hands of Switzerland.…

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