The match between the Philippines women's team and the Swiss women's team in Group A of the 2023 Women's World Cup ended with a score of 2-0 in favor of the European team.
For the first time in the World Cup arena, the Philippine women's team entered the game with great confidence. They actively played defensively to limit the attack power of the Swiss women's team and also often had powerful counter-attacks that made goalkeeper Thalmann's goal standstill.
With a bit more luck, the Philippines had opened the scoring when Guillou put the ball in the net in the 15th minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
Switzerland struggled for a long time, but luck finally smiled on them. The team from Europe was suddenly awarded a penalty in the 44th minute, after VAR determined that Cowart had fouled Sow in the Philippine penalty area. On the 11m mark, Bachmann easily fooled the Philippines goalkeeper to score the opening goal for Switzerland in the 45th minute.
Entering the second half, the Philippine women's team showed signs of weakness. They could not create any remarkable situations on the ball and often revealed openings in defence.
In the 64th minute, Switzerland had a very dangerous attack, but goalkeeper McDaniel excellently saved 2 close-range shots of the opponent. However, by Piubel's third shot, she was unstoppable. 3-2 for the Swiss women's team.
Having 2 goals, Switzerland actively slowed down to preserve the score. Meanwhile, the Philippines team tried to find a goal, but failed.
The match ended with the final result 2-0 in favor of the Swiss women's team. Meanwhile, the Philippine women's team received an unfortunate defeat in the opening match.
Philippines Women's Team vs Switzerland Women's Team
– Philippines women's team: McDaniel, Beard, Cowart, Hali Long, Barker, Sawicki, Eggesvik (Serrano 70′), Quezada (Flanigan 70′), Harrison, Bolden (McDaniel 81′), Guillou
Switzerland women's national team: Thalmann, Aigbogun, Buhler, Stierli, Maritz, Lia Walti (Mauron 75′), Reuteler (Terchoun 90′), Louisa Sow, Piubel (Riesen 90′), Bachmann (Lehmann 70′), Crnogorcevic
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