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Get to know Sarina Bolden, the first PH goalscorer at the FIFA Women's World Cup

By Marah Ruiz

Published On: July 26, 2023, 04:34 PM

Athlete Sarina Bolden is being hailed as one of the latest heroines for Philippines sports after a stellar performance at the first few matches of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Sarina gave the Philippines its first-ever goal in the Women's World Cup as she scored a 24th-minute header in the match against tournament co-hosts New Zealand.

Her lone goal led the Philippines, who are also first-time tournament participants, to its historic first win in the Women's World Cup.

The Philippines is currently standing 3rd in Group A which consists of Switzerland, New Zealand, and Norway.

The team's next match will see them play against Norway on July 30.

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 kicked off on July 20 and will conclude on August 20.

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Sarina Bolden

Sarina Isabel Calpo Bolden was born in Santa Clara, California on June 30, 1996.

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Filipina

Her father Robert is an American while her mother Shelly is a Filipina.

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Athlete

She played both football and softball when she attended Milpitas High School in California.

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Varsity

She went on to be part of the women's football team at Loyola Marymount University.

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Australia

Sarina currently plays for the Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia.

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Club

She has played for professional clubs in Sweden, Taiwan, the United States, and Japan as well.

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Cap

Sarina played her first international cap for the Philippines at the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup where she scored the winning goal against hosts Jordan.

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Knockout

She also participated at the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup where the Philippines advanced to the knockout stage for the first time.

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Qualifying

Sarina scored the winning penalty during the penalty shoot-out with Chinese Taipei at the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup. This victory led the Philippines to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time.

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World Cup

At the Groupe Stage of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, Sarina lead the Philippines to its first-ever victory as she scored the match's only goal against co-hosts New Zealand.

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