Welcome to 1News' live coverage of this afternoon's Women's FIFA World Cup match between the Football Ferns and Philippines in Wellington.
FT: NZL 0-1 PHI
That does it. The Philippines make their own history at their first World Cup, earning their first win over the tournament co-hosts.
90+2min: NZL 0-1 PHI
PHI SAVE! THE FERNS ARE STOPPED AGAIN! Bowen feeds a beautiful ball in to Jale and Jale fires it first touch. The Philippines keeper dives to her left and denies what would have been absolute scenes here in Wellington.
90min: NZL 0-1 PHI
NZL CORNER! Hand finds another corner for NZ. It comes in for Wilkinson and she gets to it but can't quite get it towards the goal.
Five minutes of added time.
87min: NZL 0-1 PHI
PHI NO GOAL! Philippines find the back of the bet but it's clearly offside. No VAR needed. Carry on.
85min: NZL 0-1 PHI
The Philippines with another rare attack and in the end their shot from outside the box sails way over the crossbar. That may have been a warning shot though - they're not just sitting back on this lead. If they see a moment, they'll try take it.
83min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Another patient build-up goes begging as Chance's shot sails wide of the left post again. She puts her hands on her head in frustration. The Philippines use the stoppage to make some changes and chew up a bit more clock.
81min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Into the final 10 of regular play we go. The crowd has now taken to counting how many seconds it takes the Philippines keeper to clear the ball. All the while, the Ferns are keeping play in the Philippines in that half and looking for another chance.
78min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Crowd is starting to boo the Philippines now who are really chewing up the clock this half - slow goal kicks, slow throw ins, injury breaks. It's all there and Wellington's had enough.
76min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Game starting to loosen up now with some end to end action! After Philippines go on a little dab, NZ launch another opportunity with Chance but she's eventually stopped inside the Philippines box.
74min: NZL 0-1 PHI
SAVED! NZ earns a free kick outside the box and Bowen uses it to float one in. Wilkinson connects with the header but it's saved by the Philippines keeper.
73min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Ferns shake it off and are attacking once more after Hand steals the ball back. She moves it to chance on the left with the counterattack and Chance lines one up from deep. Sails well wide of the left post.
70min: NZL 0-1 PHI
NZL NO GOAL! VAR DENIES HAND! It was a beautiful play as Riley finds Wilkinson. Wilkinson dances around her defender and gets a ball to Hand who finds the back of the net and Wellington erupts. But amid the celebrations, they're checking offsides and Wilkinson is off by the TIGHTEST of margins. That is almost cruel how close it is.
The quest for an equaliser continues.
67min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Philippines with a rare attacking chance but it's immediately shut down as the Kiwis take the ball away and up to the attacking third they go again. Over to Chance on the left wing. She floats one in for Wilkinson but she arrives late and the keeper eats it up.
64min: NZL 0-1 PHI
HAND OFF THE WOODWORK! Oh that's heartbreaking! It is a sensational ball from Chance ahead of Hand towards the box. Perfectly waited and Hand is onto it with a shot right at the top of the box. She beats the keeper and it hits the left post! Best chance of the night for the Ferns!
63min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Here come the "go New Zealand" chants again as the Ferns build once more. It's with the back four shifting from left to right before the Philippines look to strike but instead send it out for a throw in in the NZ half.
60min: NZL 0-1 PHI
An hour gone in Wellington and NZ still attacking relentlessly. Chance in the box and as she's gone for the ball, she's fouled the keeper so another chance goes begging.
57min: NZL 0-1 PHI
WILKINSON'S EQUALISER GOES BEGGING! It's another superb set piece from the Kiwis as they opt to change things up from the corner and go behind the box. The ball is then lofted in to Wilkinson, she rises, connects with the header and it skims over the crossbar!
56min: NZL 0-1 PHI
NZL CORNER! Ferns get a free kick near halfway in their own half. It's used to get to Chance down the left edge and as she dances with the ball, she looks for a cross but again it's deflected so another corner coming.
54min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Bit of panic as the Philippines, again against the run of play, launch a counterattack and dance around the unorganised Kiwi defence. It leads to a ball into the NZ box but Esson shuts it down.
51min: NZL 0-1 PHI
NZL CORNER! Ferns controlling the ball at the top of the box looking to find a way past this set Philippines defence. In the end, Chance goes for the cross from the left and the Philippines deflect for another corner.
49min: NZL 0-1 PHI
The free kick comes in but it's too close to the keeper and gobbled up.
48min: NZL 0-1 PHI
PHI YELLOW! Hand with a break down the right edge and she's stopped by an ugly challenge. No surprise with the yellow there. More importantly, its a great spot for a free kick. Outside the box, on the right.
47min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Not to be. Bowen goes down in the box and appeals for the penalty but ref says she lost her footing on her own and actually committed the foul in the process so Philippines get a clear.
46min: NZL 0-1 PHI
NZL CORNER! How's that for an injection!? Longo and Chance working down the left and generate a corner as they look for the cross in.
45min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Klimkova changing things up with two changes off the bat - Longo and Chance are on the field and looking to make an impact. Hassett and Indiah-Paige Riley make way. Underway in the second half.
HT: NZL 0-1 PHI
And that's the half. The Ferns will be frustrated here. They have had the ball and territory but it's their opposition who are in front and in a way, they should be.
While the Ferns have had all those possession and territory, much like the first half against Norway they've struggled in the attacking third to make a moment count.
The Philippines on the other hand have been patient, absorbed what was thrown at them and when they got their first real chance to strike, they did.
Kiwi fans will hope the Ferns can come out firing in the second half. A reminder, a win tonight for New Zealand would do them a world of good for making the final 16 but now the task has doubled and they've only got 45 minutes to do it. Stay with us, we'll bring you that second half shortly.
45+3min: NZL 0-1 PHI
PERCIVAL DENIED! NZ with one final shot here as they get a deep free kick. Bowen lofts it in to a crowded box but the Philippines clear. NZ back in control. Riley tries another one in. The Philippines are struggling to get rid of it and in the end only get it outside for the box where Percival is waiting. She kicks towards goal but it's well handled by the Philippines.
45+1min: NZL 0-1 PHI
PHILIPPINES TRY TO DOUBLE BEFORE THE HALF! With another rare attacking opportunity, they get a shot away from near the top of the box but it sails wide of the left post. Well wide.
45min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Four minutes of added time for the first half with all our little stoppages.
43min: NZL 0-1 PHI
NZL YELLOW! Wilkinson is issued a yellow card as she meets the Philippines defence in the air for a cross in the box. It's not pretty and probably for her foot height contesting the ball, but either way - crowd ain't happy.
40min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Another lofted ball into the box but it can't find the target for the Ferns! They clear and the Ferns are right back on the attack down the left again for another cross but the keeper smothers it. No shortage of action down that end of the field!
36min: NZL 0-1 PHI
BOWEN'S SHOT GOES WIDE! Philippines back on attack down the left edge but Bott with a strong challenge shuts it down for a throw in. Ferns retain control and back into the Philippines' half they go. It makes it's way to the left edge. Indiah-Paige Riley with a beauty of a cross in for Wilkinson who is contested on it. Ball is still sitting there in the box so Bowen lets rip but it goes wide of the left post.
35min: NZL 0-1 PHI
As I say that, two of the Ferns' best chances come up! The first is a beauty of a cross from Ali Riley into the box from the left that Wilkinson just can't get to. Then the ball gets back to her 30s or so later for another attempt but it's shut down again.
32min: NZL 0-1 PHI
The Wellington crowd getting behind their ladies now as "go New Zealand" chants start up but the Kiwi attack is still looking to come together in the attacking third. They're having no problem getting up there but the Philippines' back four is making life tough.
30min: NZL 0-1 PHI
Play is stopped with another Philippines player down. Philippines have really started to return what the Ferns are giving them in the battles for possession now and they're the ones winning free kicks with it. Eventually that leads to the Philippines on attack again and with ball outside the box. The cross comes in from the left but sails over the pack of bodies in middle for an NZ goal kick.
The Philippines have come to life!
27min: NZL 0-1 PHI
The corner sails over the box and as the Philippines take possession, they also earn another free kick in their own half.
26min: NZL 0-1 PHI
NZL CORNER! NZ not mucking around after the goal and win a corner.
24min: NZL 0-1 PHI
PHI GOAL! The Philippines stun the Football Ferns! Their first ever goal at a World Cup and it's Bolden! The free kick comes into the box and is headed away from the Kiwis but not cleared. Back in control just outside the box on the right, the cross comes in and Bolden rises for the header and beats the keeper.
23min: NZL 0-0 PHI
Philippines look to lift one in but Esson comes forward to punch it away. Philippines get back on the ball and earn another free kick. It's the same sort of distance, but other side of the field.
21min: NZL 0-0 PHI
Signs of life from the Philippines as they start to give back some of the physicality they've been feeling and earn another free kick with it. Another one hear halfway.
19min: NZL 0-0 PHI
The Philippines with the ball but again New Zealand are just swarming them like the Kiwis did against Norway. They're struggling for metres let alone chances right now and in the end it becomes too much and they just kick it downfield. NZ back with the ball...
17min: NZL 0-0 PHI
Percival tied up in a bit of an ugly clash for the ball and is slow to get up. Eventually she does and play resumes with the Ferns in control again, making their way down the right edge before Stott lofts one to the box. Denied. Riley gets it and lofts another. Denied. Philippines clear with their goalie.
14min: NZL 0-0 PHI
Philippines give it an honest attempt but NZ shut it down and look for the counterattack. Bott puts one over the top and Wilkinson is giving chase but in the end, it's a Philippines goal kick.
13min: NZL 0-0 PHI
Loose pass from the Ferns and it leads to a free kick for the Philippines as Indiah-Paige Riley tries to win it back. It's near halfway in the middle of the field.
12min: NZL 0-0 PHI
The Ferns have certainly opened the stronger of the two sides with plenty of pressure on but the Philippines defence is patient here and not breaking formation - they're almost challenging the Kiwis to find the hole with all the possession and territory they're giving them.
10min: NZL 0-0 PHI
Still on attack, a cross comes in again from the right and it finds Wilkinson in the box. She juggles the ball, tries to get the strike off but skies it over the crossbar.
9min: NZL 0-0 PHI
The Philippines waste no time trying to get back down the other end of the field but it's overcooked and NZ get a throw in. It's controlled by the Kiwis who again use their back four to move the ball around and look for their options. Bott over the top and after a bit of a fight, Indiah-Paige Riley wins it. NZ on the attack now outside the box down the right with Riley. She gets the cross in but Philippines clear.
6min: NZL 0-0 PHI
The corner is on target as Steinmetz soars to header it towards Hassett. Hassett tries to get a shot off but it's a weak ball way left of the posts. Tough shot attempt.
5min: NZL 0-0 PHI
NZL CORNER! Back underway and Ferns have the ball again. Played at the back before Stott lofts one over the top and finds her mark. Another pass on to Hand on the left edge. She fires in the cross and it's a goodie but the Philippines shut it down for the corner.
4min: NZL 0-0 PHI
Short pause in play as the referee gets some running repairs on what looks like her mic pack. This'll be added back on at the end of the half.
2min: NZL 0-0 PHI
The Philippines look to make a move down the right but are shut down immediately and the Ferns take possession. Slow build-up as the Ferns take their time looking for an opportunity. It eventually comes with hand down the left wing, she goes into the box, gets the cross off for Hassett who can't get to it and it rolls away. Promising start!
0min: NZL 0-0 PHI
The Philippines get us going and we're underway in Wellington!
5:30pm: Pregame
Out the teams come and they get a roar from the crowd. There's certainly a fair bit of support for the Philippines tonight, make no mistake about that.
Teams line up for the anthems then they shake hands, the captains exchange pennants, the team photos are taken. We're just about ready!
5:20pm: Conditions
Some clouds about on a particularly chilly afternoon at the Cake Tin with it currently being around 10 degrees in the capital. There's a bit of wind about but thankfully the Ferns have a sell-out crowd to warm them up with 33,000 expected tonight.
Rain is forecast for the late evening along with some strong southerly winds - hopefully it waits until we're finished!
5:10pm: Pine's positivity
Newly-appointed World Cup commentator and respected football broadcaster Jason Pine told 1News today hype around the Football Ferns has reached new levels following last week's win - and he hopes it continues.
"To have the narrative of the World Cup changed by one goal... to see the upswing in interest and popularity in the game, it's quite extraordinary," he said.
"It's unprecedented the following this team has now - previous to last week, most of these players could've walked down the street in our busiest city and not really be recognised but now they're being stopped for selfies and congratulated.
"I think there was a sense of pessimism with the results the Ferns had had but now that pessimism has been replaced by a real sense of optimism after not only the result, but the way they played - it was a result that was deserved."
5:05pm: What's at stake
After the Football Ferns' win over Norway, they could make more history tonight with a ticket to the round of 16 with a game to spare against the Swiss but there are a few things that need to happen.
Firstly, and most importantly, the Football Ferns must win. A win gets them three more points, giving them six overall - a very comfy total indeed.
If that first criteria is met, then the Ferns simply need Norway to either lose or draw with Switzerland later tonight at 8pm in Hamilton.
Both those things happen, and this team will be well and truly one for the books.
5:00pm: Preview
Philippines coach Alen Stajcic is embracing the occasion of a Women's World Cup clash with hosts New Zealand, despite 30,000 fans cheering against his side.
The Filipinas have been enjoying bright support of their own on their maiden World Cup campaign, including the majority of the Dunedin crowd for their 2-0 loss to Switzerland last Friday.
Tonight they will face the Football Ferns, riding high from an upset 1-0 win over Norway in the tournament opener.
"We want to inspire the country," New Zealand midfielder Malia Steinmetz said.
"Just want to keep the ball rolling and keep inspiring more."
The Ferns set a record for New Zealand's highest attendance at a football game at Eden Park, which came alive when Hannah Wilkinson scored.
"We're back on Earth and ready to fight again," coach Jitka Klimkova said.
Stajcic knows another sold-out stadium is waiting in Wellington, with the vast majority in the Kiwis' corner.
"Fortunately we only have to play against 11," Stajcic said.
"We want to crash the party. It's not really their party. It's everyone's party. It's our party as well.
"It's a brilliant occasion for football and for New Zealand ... but as motivating as it is for New Zealand, it is for our team as well."
4:55pm: Squads
Football Ferns
Goalkeepers: Erin Nayler, Vic Esson, Anna Leat
Defenders: Claudia Bunge, CJ Bott, Michaela Foster, Ali Riley (CC), Rebekah Stott, Katie Bowen, Liz Anton
Midfielders: Ria Percival (CC), Malia Steinmetz, Daisy Cleverley, Annalie Longo, Liv Chance, Betsy Hassett, Grace Jale
Forwards: Gabi Rennie, Paige Satchell, Jacqui Hand, Hannah Wilkinson, Indiah-Paige Riley, Milly Clegg
Philippines
Goalkeepers: Kiara Fontanilla, Kaiya Jota, Olivia McDaniel
Defenders: Alicia Barker, Angela Beard, Reina Bonta, Malea Cesar, Jessika Cowart, Sofia Harrison, Hali Long, Dominique Randle
Midfielders: Tahnai Annis, Ryley Bugay, Anicka Castañeda, Sara Eggesvik, Quinley Quezada, Jaclyn Sawicki
Forwards: Sarina Bolden, Isabella Flanigan, Carleigh Frilles, Katrina Guillou, Chandler McDaniel, Meryll Serrano
Reserves: Inna Palacios, Maya Alcantara, Isabella Pasion
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