Philippines players celebrated their victory against New Zealand in the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match in Wellington, New Zealand, on July 25, 2023. Despite cracks appearing within Norway’s camp, Olivia McDaniel and the Philippines still consider them to have the advantage ahead of their crucial Group A match. McDaniel acknowledges that it will be a tough game against the strong Norwegian team but believes that the Filipinas can secure a spot in the round-of-16 if they put their best foot forward.
The Filipinas are riding high after their historic first win in the tournament against New Zealand. They now have a chance to achieve a milestone as only three debutants have ever advanced in the tournament’s history. With momentum on their side, any extra help could tilt the scales in favor of the Filipinas. McDaniel emphasizes the need to face the highly ranked Norwegians head-on and give it their all.
In their group, everything is still up for grabs. For the Filipinas to qualify, they need to win or at least secure a draw while hoping for a New Zealand loss to Switzerland. This would set them up to face either Spain or Japan, the two advancing teams from Group C. Meanwhile, Norway has had a challenging start to the tournament, losing to the host nation and settling for a draw against Switzerland. Their star players Ada Hegerberg and Carolina Graham Hansen have also faced issues, with Hegerberg suffering from a groin injury and Hansen expressing frustration about her role as a substitute.
Despite some internal issues, Norway is considered the favorite to beat the Philippines and secure a spot in the knockout phase. The Filipinas’ coach, Allen Stajcic, acknowledges the monumental task ahead and recognizes Norway’s strength as one of the best teams in the world. Stajcic emphasizes the importance of physical and emotional recovery for his team, especially after the emotional victory over New Zealand.
In conclusion, the Filipinas are determined to face the tough challenge of playing against Norway in their quest for a spot in the round-of-16.
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