World Cup wrap: Philippines puncture New Zealand’s opening high with shock win in Wellington

“It was very emotional out on the pitch,” said Stajcic, who told reporters that players and staff shed tears.

But with the showdown with 1995 winners Norway looming in Auckland on Sunday, Stajcic said the celebrations will be short and sweet.“Tomorrow it’s back to work. Job’s not done. It’s very important that we switch back into competition mode and think about what we have to do in the last game to try to squeeze out of this group.

“We have the talent and the great players but we haven’t scored any goals yet. We lack the victory to be able to be completely satisfied.” A solid Switzerland side look well-placed to advance from the group stage and top the table with four points. Having beaten Philippines 2-0 in their opener, they need only a point against New Zealand in Dunedin to reach the last 16.

“The penalty was a little bit harsh because the ball was really well-struck, at speed, at distance, I don’t know where Seo-yeon would have had to put our arms,” said Bell, on the shot that glanced off the defender’s arm.

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