Sarina Bolden Scores Philippines’ First World Cup Goal in Match Against New Zealand: Video

• Sarina Bolden made history after she scored the Philippines’ first-ever World Cup goal
• The 27-year-old forward scored via a header in the 24th minute against New Zealand
• The Filipinas and their fans celebrated like crazy after Bolden notched the historic goal

The long wait is finally over for the Philippines.

The Southeast Asian nation scored its first-ever World Cup goal on Tuesday, with forward Sarina Bolden notching the historic strike in the 24th minute of their match against New Zealand.

Bolden rose above two defenders to head in Sara Eggesvik’s cross, with New Zealand goalkeeper Victoria Esson unable to stop her attempt from finding the back of the net.

Filipinas celebrate after Bolden goal

Bolden and her Filipina teammates celebrated like crazy as they took a shock 1-0 lead over the hosts in the first half.

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Fans of the Philippines who were at a watch party jumped for joy following Bolden's goal.

Philippines grab historic win

The joy for the Philippines continued after the final whistle sounded as they held on for a famous 1-0 win over New Zealand.

The Football Ferns had several opportunities to draw level with the Philippines, but luck was simply not on their side.

Jacqui Hand thought she had scored the equalizer in the 70th minute but her goal was ruled out for offside by VAR, per the BBC. Hand also had a fantastic opportunity minutes earlier but her shot attempt agonizingly hit the post.

New Zealand nearly salvaged a point in second-half injury time, but substitute Grace Jale's effort was saved by Philippines goalkeeper, Olivia McDaniel.

She stretched far down to her left to record a stunning stop and preserve the Filipinas' historic World Cup win.

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Philippines can still advance

It was an important victory for the Filipinas, who kept their dream of reaching the knockout stage of the 2023 Women's World Cup alive, per FIFA.com.

They are now tied with New Zealand in Group A, with both teams having three points apiece.

Switzerland lead the group with four points after drawing 0-0 with Norway on Tuesday.

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Alex Morgan of the United States leads the list, with the San Diego Wave striker earning $800,000 per year in the National Women’s Soccer League.

She rakes in an additional $6.3 million in endorsements.