Pinays to go all out in final crack at World Cup
MANILA, Philippines — The Filipinas look to bring the lessons from the losses to mighty Japan in the quarterfinals and powerhouses Australia and South Korea in group play over to their most important game in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup – the “Play-in” against Uzbekistan.
Thursday’s KO match against fellow losing quarterfinalist Uzbeks in Gold Coast offers the Pinay booters their last chance to clinch a coveted ticket to 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the WAC.
“That’s the big focus for us now because that game will allow us to go to the World Cup,” said Philippine coach Mark Torcaso, who’s aiming to bring the side to the global showpiece for a second time after its historic debut in 2023 under his predecessor Alen Stajcic.
“We’re disappointed we lost to Japan in the quarterfinals but we’re also very, very positive and determined to make sure we go to the World Cup,” he added.
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