(UPDATE) WELLINGTON: Philippines head coach Alen Stajcic said the Women's World Cup debutants faced a "monumental" task to beat Norway and squeeze into the tournament's knockout stages. Ranked 46th in the world, the Philippines blew Group A wide open with a shock 1-0 win over co-hosts New Zealand on Tuesday. Philippines’ midfielder Jaclyn Sawicki (left) fights for the ball during the 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A football match at Wellington Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The side can reach the last 16 by beating Norway on Sunday, the same day New Zealand face Switzerland. Stajcic said the Philippines face a tough assignment against 1995 world champions Norway, who have 2018 Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg in their squad.

Source: Manila Times July 28, 2023 03:04 UTC