Former LMU player scores her country’s first World Cup goal for its first win in a 1-0 thriller over New Zealand; Switzerland and Norway end in a scoreless tie
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Sarina Bolden rose above two defenders and headed the ball toward the goal. New Zealand keeper Victoria Esson bobbled and fumbled it as it crossed the goal line.
The 27-year-old forward didn’t have a straightforward path to representing the Philippines. Born in Santa Clara, California, Bolden spent her early sporting years playing for American academies. The reaction to Bolden’s goal was instant. The large contingent of Filipino fans standing behind their team’s bench erupted as the New Zealand fans around the stadium let out cries of shock.
Since she committed to the Philippines, Bolden has played in 37 international matches and scored 22 goals. The Norwegians could have used her to break open a scoreless g ame. In her place, Sophie Roman Haug started the match as a striker. But Roman Haug’s Women’s World Cup debut proved to be a fruitless one.She was substituted in the 73rd minute for Karina Saevik.
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