2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: Switzerland beat Philippines 2-0 opening match 

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Goals from Ramona Bachmann and Serena Puebel resulted in a defeat for the Philippines in their opening Group A match in Dunedin.

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Switzerland opened the World Cup with a 2-0 win over the Philippines on Friday (July 21) in Dunedin.

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The Filipino players, playing in the Football World Cup for the first time, were unable to leave behind the Swiss legend.

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Switzerland took the lead before halftime after a successful penalty kick conversion by Ramona Bachmann.

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Serena Puibel doubled Switzerland's lead with another goal in the 64th minute.

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Switzerland topped the points table in Group A ahead of co-hosts New Zealand.

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