Philippines vs Switzerland, 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Group Stage
· FIFA Women's World CupSwitzerland sour Philippines' World Cup debut with 2-0 win
Switzerland made a winning start to their Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutants Philippines at Dunedin Stadium on Friday, thanks to Ramona Bachmann's first-half penalty and a close-range effort from Seraina Piubel.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Coumba Sow (Switzerland).
- 1': Sara Eggesvik (Philippines) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 2': Attempt missed. Jessika Cowart (Philippines) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Katrina Guillou with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 4': Corner, Switzerland. Conceded by Jaclyn Sawicki.
- 4': Attempt missed. Géraldine Reuteler (Switzerland) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
- 8': Alicia Barker (Philippines) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 8': Foul by Ramona Bachmann (Switzerland).
- 8': Ramona Bachmann (Switzerland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 11': Offside, Switzerland. Noëlle Maritz tries a through ball, but Coumba Sow is caught offside.
- 14': Foul by Katrina Guillou (Philippines).
- 14': Julia Stierli (Switzerland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Attempt saved. Géraldine Reuteler (Switzerland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Luana Bühler with a through ball.
- 16': Offside, Philippines. Angela Beard tries a through ball, but Katrina Guillou is caught offside.
- 17': Offside, Switzerland. Seraina Piubel tries a through ball, but Coumba Sow is caught offside.
- 19': Foul by Eseosa Aigbogun (Switzerland).
- 19': Katrina Guillou (Philippines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Switzerland).
- 26': Sarina Bolden (Philippines) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 27': Attempt missed. Hali Long (Philippines) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 28': Foul by Sara Eggesvik (Philippines).
- 28': Géraldine Reuteler (Switzerland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Attempt saved. Seraina Piubel (Switzerland) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ramona Bachmann with a cross.
- 31': Attempt blocked. Ramona Bachmann (Switzerland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Noëlle Maritz.
- 32': Attempt missed. Seraina Piubel (Switzerland) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right.
- 37': Attempt missed. Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic (Switzerland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Seraina Piubel.
- 38': Foul by Sofia Harrison (Philippines).
- 38': Seraina Piubel (Switzerland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 38': Sofia Harrison (Philippines) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 39': Attempt missed. Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic (Switzerland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ramona Bachmann with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 42': Penalty Switzerland. Coumba Sow draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 42': Penalty conceded by Jessika Cowart (Philippines) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 43': VAR Decision: Penalty Switzerland.
- 44': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45': Goal! Philippines 0, Switzerland 1. Ramona Bachmann (Switzerland) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 45'+3': Foul by Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic (Switzerland).
- 45'+3': Hali Long (Philippines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Philippines 0, Switzerland 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Philippines 0, Switzerland 1.
- 48': Attempt blocked. Coumba Sow (Switzerland) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic.
- 50': Corner, Switzerland. Conceded by Hali Long.
- 50': Attempt saved. Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic (Switzerland) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Julia Stierli with a cross.
- 53': Foul by Jaclyn Sawicki (Philippines).
- 53': Lia Wälti (Switzerland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Delay in match (Philippines).
- 53': Delay in match because of an injury Lia Wälti (Switzerland).
- 54': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 60': Attempt missed. Ramona Bachmann (Switzerland) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Noëlle Maritz.
- 64': Attempt saved. Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic (Switzerland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Géraldine Reuteler.
- 64': Attempt saved. Coumba Sow (Switzerland) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 64': Goal! Philippines 0, Switzerland 2. Seraina Piubel (Switzerland) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
- 65': Angela Beard (Philippines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Coumba Sow (Switzerland).
- 70': Substitution, Philippines. Meryll Abrahamsen replaces Sara Eggesvik.
- 70': Substitution, Switzerland. Alisha Lehmann replaces Ramona Bachmann.
- 70': Substitution, Philippines. Isabella Flanigan replaces Quinley Quezada.
- 70': Foul by Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic (Switzerland).
- 70': Jaclyn Sawicki (Philippines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Substitution, Switzerland. Sandrine Mauron replaces Lia Wälti.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Alisha Lehmann (Switzerland) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sandrine Mauron with a cross.
- 78': Corner, Switzerland. Conceded by Meryll Abrahamsen.
- 81': Substitution, Philippines. Chandler McDaniel replaces Sarina Bolden.
- 83': Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Switzerland).
- 83': Isabella Flanigan (Philippines) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 83': Noëlle Maritz (Switzerland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Attempt missed. Sofia Harrison (Philippines) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the left.
- 85': Foul by Alisha Lehmann (Switzerland).
- 85': Hali Long (Philippines) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87': Attempt missed. Noëlle Maritz (Switzerland) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Alisha Lehmann.
- 87': Foul by Chandler McDaniel (Philippines).
- 87': Géraldine Reuteler (Switzerland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Substitution, Switzerland. Nadine Riesen replaces Seraina Piubel.
- 90': Substitution, Switzerland. Meriame Terchoun replaces Géraldine Reuteler.
- 90'+3': Attempt saved. Meriame Terchoun (Switzerland) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nadine Riesen.
- 90'+3': Foul by Sandrine Mauron (Switzerland).
- 90'+3': Katrina Guillou (Philippines) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Philippines 0, Switzerland 2.
- 0': Match ends, Philippines 0, Switzerland 2.
Statistics
 SUI |
PHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 6 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 6 |
| 73.8 | Possession | 26.2 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 3 |
| 8 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 647 | Accurate Passes | 172 |
| 743 | Passes | 264 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 22 | Crosses | 6 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 50 | Long Balls | 47 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 15 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 13 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 8 | Effective Clearances | 25 |
| 8 | Clearances | 25 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA Women's World Cup
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium
Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Attendance: 13,711
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium
Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Attendance: 13,711
FIFA Women's World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Philippines | 3 | -7 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Philippines (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olivia McDaniel (GK) |
| 3 | Jessika Cowart |
| 13 | Angela Beard |
| 5 | Hali Long |
| 8 | Sara Eggesvik |
| 20 | Quinley Quezada |
| 4 | Jaclyn Sawicki |
| 16 | Sofia Harrison  |
| 17 | Alicia Barker |
| 7 | Sarina Bolden |
| 21 | Katrina Guillou |
Switzerland (4-3-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gaëlle Thalmann (GK) |
| 2 | Julia Stierli |
| 15 | Luana Bühler |
| 5 | Noelle Maritz |
| 19 | Eseosa Aigbogun |
| 13 | Lia Wälti |
| 6 | Géraldine Reuteler |
| 11 | Coumba Sow |
| 9 | Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic |
| 10 | Ramona Bachmann |
| 17 | Seraina Piubel |
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