IT’S back to training for a few members of the Philippine women’s football team following the historic victory on Sunday night in the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Head coach Alen Stajcic supervised the team’s training on Monday of the reserves and players who didn’t see action during the quarterfinal match against Chinese Taipei.
Those who played on Sunday, on the other hand, had a recovery session.
The Filipina footballers won that game in penalties, 4-3, to seal a place in the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup with a victory over Chinese Taipei. But with the World Cup spot sealed, the Philippines’ campaign in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup continues as it faces Korea on Thursday.
The Philippines gears up for battle against Korea.
It will be another acid test for the Malditas, the team’s monicker being used by their fans, in their clash against South Korea, which pulled the upset in the semifinals after beating Australia, 1-0.
After getting past a higher-rated team in Chinese Taipei at 38th, the Philippines faces another tough squad in 18th-ranked South Korea.
The last time they clashed was during the previous Asian Cup where Korea won, 5-0, in the battle for the final spot for Asia in the 2019 World Cup.
Also through to the semifinals are China and Japan. China beat Vietnam, 3-1, while Japan routed Thailand, 7-0, to arrange their clash.
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