Filipinas Kick Off AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers with Strong Victory Over Saudi Arabia
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
The Philippine women's national football team, Filipinas, started their campaign in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers with a convincing 3-0 win against Saudi Arabia. Debutant Alexa Pino scored her first goal for the team, while Jackie Sawicki and Meryll Serrano also contributed to the victory. The match took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the Filipinas are now leading Group G with three points.
Key Points
The Filipinas defeated Saudi Arabia 3-0 in their opening match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers.
Alexa Pino scored her first senior team goal, marking a significant debut in a major tournament.
Jackie Sawicki and Meryll Serrano also scored, contributing to the Filipinas' victory.
The match was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the Filipinas lead Group G with three points.
Despite missing key players Sarina Bolden and Katrina Guillou, the team performed well under coach Mark Torcaso.
The Filipinas are set to play Cambodia next, followed by Hong Kong.
