The ambitions of the two teams at this year's Women's World Cup are different. Switzerland is aiming to make it to the knockout rounds, while the Philippines is dreaming of showing excellence in their first advancement to the final week.
The Swiss team is ranked in the top 20 in the world and has been improving rapidly in recent years. There are many strong players in the team, among which the captain of Arsenal Women's Team, Wo Di, is regarded as the soul of the team, and she injects vitality into the team with her excellent midfield control.
The focus of the match will be on the attacking end, as goal difference will be the key to advancement after the group stage. Therefore, we should keep an eye on the play of Paris Saint-Germain's Bakemon, Barcelona's Zanu Goswami, and Aston Villa's Levin, as the Swiss are expected to get a big win, with these three players getting a lot of chances to score.
For the Philippines, making it to the final week of the Women's World Cup for the first time is a rare and valuable experience. The fact that they were able to make it to the final week in a pressure-free playing environment is a remarkable achievement in itself.
Given the stark difference in strength between the two sides, expect the Philippine midfield to be defensively tight, with every player going all out to fight for space for their teammates and try to put pressure on their opponents.
Striker Pauden has an excellent goal-scoring record and is undoubtedly the team's star player. However, she may face isolation in front of goal as the Philippine team may be passive for a long time.
