Two Milestones, One Win: Filipinas Roll Toward China Test
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The Filipinas beat Hong Kong, 2-0, as Hali Long tied the Philippines’ all-time cap record and Jaclyn Sawicki earned her 50th appearance.
Asian Games football
PH Ends 51-Year Asian Games Drought With U23 Squad
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The Philippines will return to Asian Games football for the first time since 1974, with U23 squad set for a tough Group C in Nagoya.
India’s Loss, Philippines’ Gain: PH Football Cashes In on Surprise Asian Games Slot
The Philippine men’s football team has secured a surprise place at the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games after India’s withdrawal opened a slot. The qualification means the Philippines will field both its men’s and women’s football teams while preparing its largest delegation in recent Asian Games history.