The Philippine women’s football team nailed a late goal on the final play to claim its first win, 1-nil, against Malaysia in the women’s football tournament at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games on Saturday night, May 6, at the Army Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
A late goal from Sarina Bolden’s header off a Sara Eggesvik free kick from the left corner in the added time kept the Filipinas in the semifinals contention in the biennial meet.
*Sarina Bolden and the Philippine women's national football team celebrate their late goal. (PNWFT)*
After opening its campaign with a 1-0 loss at the hands of Myanmar, the Philippines bounced back at the very last minute after some frustrating near misses in the second half. Just when it looked like the Filipinas would have to settle for a draw that could hurt their semis bid, Sofia Harrison drew a late foul that allowed them to convert a set piece. The Philippines secured the full three points and moved up in Group A in second place ahead of Myanmar due to a better differential goal, while defending champion Vietnam remained as the top seed with a 2-0 slate. The Filipinas will have a two-day preparation time before they face the Vietnamese on Tuesday, May 9, to wrap up the pool play.
*Sarina Bolden and the Philippine women's national football team celebrate their late goal. (PNWFT)*
After opening its campaign with a 1-0 loss at the hands of Myanmar, the Philippines bounced back at the very last minute after some frustrating near misses in the second half. Just when it looked like the Filipinas would have to settle for a draw that could hurt their semis bid, Sofia Harrison drew a late foul that allowed them to convert a set piece. The Philippines secured the full three points and moved up in Group A in second place ahead of Myanmar due to a better differential goal, while defending champion Vietnam remained as the top seed with a 2-0 slate. The Filipinas will have a two-day preparation time before they face the Vietnamese on Tuesday, May 9, to wrap up the pool play.