COSTA Rica would not settle for another split, beating the Philippine women’s football team, 2-1, on Tuesday at Estadio Ricardo Sapriss in San Jose (Wednesday, Manila time).
It was the second of two friendly matches, with the first on Friday ending in a draw.
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The Filipinas conceded two goals in the second half after Carleigh Frilles struck in injury time before the halftime break. PWNT also failed to take advantage of a penalty kick in the 48th minute as Tahnai Annis missed.
Raquel Rodriguez equalized after scoring on a penalty kick after a Filipinas handball in the 61st, and Gloriana Villalobos made the go-ahead goal in the 68th.
Head coach Alen Stajcic was upset with the result of the match, and was not available for comment shortly after the game.
The friendly series against Costa Rica is part of the Filipinas’ preparation for the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup.
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