The Philippines grabbed an early lead against host New Zealand and hung on to win its first Women's FIFA World Cup match in Wellington on Tuesday.

The Philippines, which lost 2-0 to Switerland on opening day on Friday, has one win and one loss. They will play Norway, which lost to New Zealand last Friday, on Sunday.

Sarina Bolden headed in a cross from Sara Eggesvik to give the Philippines a 1-0 lead in the 24th minute.

But Hannah Wilkinson, who was given a yellow card for a foul against Sofia Harrison, put pressure on the Filipinas with a header that hit the net. Then Wilkinson crossed to Jacqui Hand for a goal that turned out to be offside on the replay.

Philippine goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel held firm in the closing minutes as the Filipinas notched the historic win. DMS