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POC prexy confident of strong Asian Games finish by Filipinas

Goalie Olivia McDaniel (left) leads the other Filipinas in saluting the crowd after their upset of the Ferns. With her are: Sofia Harrison (second from left), Ryley Bugay, Isabella Flanigan and Quinley Quezada. [contributed photo]

July 30, 2023

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expressed optimism on a strong performance by the Filipinas in the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in September.

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Norway ends PH run with 6-0 beating

Norway whipped the Philippines, 6-0, ending the Filipinas 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign. [photo credit: FIFA Women's World Cup Facebook]

July 30, 2023

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Fighting for survival, Norway vented its wrath on the Philippines on Sunday (July 30) night with a 6-0 win that ended the Filipinas’ campaign in the FIFA Women’s World Cup on a downbeat note at the close of Group A action at Eden Park.

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Filipinas face Grasshoppers for spot in knockout round

Australian coach Alen Stajcic and defender Jessika Cowart (right) at the pre-match press conference. [contributed photo]

July 29, 2023

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The upset-conscious Filipinas are excited but unfazed as they tackle the fancied Grasshoppers on Sunday, July 30, for a coveted place in the next round at the close of thrilling Group A play in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park.

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Stajcic wary of ‘wounded’ Norway in crucial clash

Coach Alen Stajcic shares his thoughts after the Filipinas’ workout at Olympic Park in Auckland. [contributed photo]

July 28, 2023

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Australian coach Alen Stajcic is wary of a “wounded” Norway as the Filipinas battle the European powerhouse on Sunday, July 30, for a spot in the knockout round at the climax of Group A action in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Eden Park.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Proudly Filipino, Eggesvik ready for Norway

Sara Eggesvik (right) trying to mark New Zealand skipper Ali Riley. [contributed photo]

July 27, 2023

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Born in Norway but proudly Filipino, talented midfielder, Sara Eggesvik, will set her feelings aside and will be battle-ready when the Filipinas play the Gresshoppene (the Grasshoppers) in a critical match on Sunday

FIFA Womens World Cup: ‘Puso’ pushes Filipinas to epic first win

July 26, 2023

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Goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel and midfielder Tahnai Annis were both asked what Filipino word came to mind in describing the Filipinas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup monumental 1-0 upset of the Ferns in front of a packed hometown crowd at the Wellington Stadium on Tuesday (July 25) night.

POC Prexy hails Filipinas, Blu Girls

POC President Bambol Tolentino [POC Photo]

July 26, 2023

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Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino heaped praises for the national team’s stunning victory over New Zealand at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Tuesday, July 25, saying God’s hand continues to touch Filipino athletes as they battle odds on the global arena.

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Filipinas stun Ferns in historic match

Sarina Bolden exults after scoring the winning header against New Zealand. Joining her in the celebration is teammate Sofia Harrision. [contributed photo]

July 25, 2023

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In front of a stunned packed crowd 32,357 of mostly hometown fans at the Sky Stadium, the Filipinas pulled the rugged from the under the fancied Ferns, 1-0, on Tuesday, July 25.

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Make or Break for Filipinas against Ferns in Wellington

Filipinas PH national team [contributed photo]

July 24, 2023

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Tuning out the hometown crowd and being totally focused on their foes are what Australian coach Alan Stajcic and striker Katrina Guillou said they require for the Filipinas to prevail over the Ferns in their pivotal FIFA Women’s World Cup Group A match at the Sky Stadium.