Sarina Bolden is full of confidence after getting on the scoresheet. She nut-megs Indiah-Paige Riley on the left and almost tees up Sofia Harrison.

Bolden is then the target for a cross clipped in from the right and it's uncomfortable for goalkeeper Victoria Esson.

New Zealand want an immediate response. Malia Steinmetz beats the full-back on the right and earns a corner when her cross is put behind.

Ria Percival whips it in with pace but the Philippines get it clear.

Emma Byrne
Former Ireland goalkeeper on ITV1

That is such a brilliant moment for the Philippines! What a goal by Sarina Bolden. You can see what it means to them.

Ria Percival gives away a foul in the middle and the Philippines have a free-kick. It's sent in deep but goalkeeper Victoria Esson comes out to gather it in comfortably.

New Zealand are trying that long ball, aiming for Hannah Wilkinson, who manages to knock it down for Jacqui Hand.

She tees up CJ Bott and her shot is blocked. It's been quite predictable from the co-hosts.

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Plenty of possession for New Zealand so far but as you can see, the majority of it has been between the two boxes.

No cutting edge so far.

Angela Beard does really well to stop Hannah Wilkinson getting on the end of a long ball and wins a goal kick.

The Philippines are growing into this a bit more but we've still had no shots on target.

Much better from the Philippines down the right but Sarina Bolden is quickly closed down by Ali Riley.

Hali Long does well to clear another New Zealand cross, this time from CJ Bott.

But it comes back in again from the right and Hannah Wilkinson, slightly off-balanced, skews a first-time strike way over the bar.

A rare forray over the halfway line for the Philippines but the pass through to Sofia Harrison on the left is far too heavy.

The co-hosts look fluid. Jacqui Hand and Hannah Wilkinson link-up to win a corner.

Ria Percival floats it in, it's headed on and Indiah-Paige Riley tries to flick it over the line with her back to goal but it rolls out harmlessly.

Mexican referee Katia Garcia has got an issue with her technical equipment and needs some help from the fourth official.

That will guarentee a minute of stoppage time already.

Jacqui Hand drives down the left and pulls it back into the six-yard area but it's well blocked.

Betsy Hassett then tests the Philippines defence with another teasing cross which is headed clear. Bright start by New Zealand.

Off we go in Wellington! Can New Zealand take a huge leap towards the last 16? Or will the Philippines spoil the party?

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Against Norway, New Zealand kept a clean sheet in a Women’s World Cup match for the second time.

Hannah Wilkinson became the oldest goalscorer for New Zealand in Women’s World Cup history at the age of 31 years and 53 days in the game against Norway. Wilkinson also holds the record for being the youngest scorer.

Against Switzerland, Isabella Flanigan became the youngest player to play for the Philippines at the Women’s World Cup at the age of 18 years and 149 days.

Sarina Bolden scored for the Philippines in their only previous match against New Zealand in September 2022.

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New Zealand know they are through to the last-16 if they see off the Philippines, which is a huge incentive, and I think we will see them go on the attack straight away.

The home crowd will be right behind them again too, and it is going to be tough for the Philippines to stop them. 2-0

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New Zealand beat the Philippines 2-1 last year in a friendly and will be hopeful of repeating that today.

Their surprise 1-0 win over Norway on the opening day was their first-ever Women's World Cup win.

Midfielder Malia Steinmetz said: "It's one of our main reasons why we've been trying to push so hard to play in the way that we do, is just for the younger generation.

"We want to inspire the country and I think you can see parts of that and we just want to keep the ball rolling and keep inspiring more if we can."

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The Philippines are hoping to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Switzerland in their World Cup opener.

Their coach, Australian Alen Stajcic, said: "You have to block all that [home support] out and embrace it.

"It's a brilliant occasion, so to be playing in front of such a big crowd and TV audience is a really special moment.

"You have to go out there and give it your best shot, so as motivating as it will be for New Zealand, it is for our team as well."

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I was in Sydney at the fan park on the opening day of the World Cup when New Zealand upset Norway to pick up their first win.

There was a brilliant atmosphere with Australian fans urging on their neighbouring co-hosts.

Another win here today, against the Philippines who are ranked 46th in the world, means New Zealand could progress to the last 16.

If they were to progress, it would be a huge achievement considering they are in a group with European nations Norway and Switzerland.

Prior to their opening day victory at Eden Park, New Zealand had never won a match at the World Cup. So this is a BIG chance now, given they are facing one of the eight debutants at the tournament.