Qualifier
Sarina Bolden, a US-born soccer player, recently made headlines after scoring the winning goal for the Philippines in a Women’s World Cup Qualifier match. This is a major milestone for the Philippines, as they have never before qualified for the Women’s World Cup.
Bolden, who was born in the United States and raised in the Philippines, has been playing soccer since she was a child. She has represented the Philippines at various international tournaments, including the AFF Women’s Championship and the Southeast Asian Games.
Bolden’s winning goal came in the second half of the match against Myanmar. The Philippines had been trailing 1-0 until Bolden scored the equalizer in the 81st minute. Then, in the dying minutes of the match, Bolden scored again to give the Philippines a 2-1 victory and secure their place in the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
The victory was met with jubilation in the Philippines, with fans taking to social media to celebrate Bolden’s achievement. President Rodrigo Duterte even congratulated Bolden on her performance, saying that her goal was a “source of pride and inspiration” for all Filipinos.
Bolden’s goal is a major step forward for women’s soccer in the Philippines, and it is hoped that her achievement will inspire more young girls to take up the sport. With Bolden leading the way, there is no doubt that the Philippines will be a force to be reckoned with in international women’s soccer.
