Philippine women’s football team in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. AFC PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines ended its losing spell to Thailand after stunning the regional powerhouse, 1-0, in Group B of the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Friday at D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India.
It was a streak ender of the highest drama as Chandler McDaniel scored the match’s lone goal in the 81st minute as her screamer crossed the line after Thai goalkeeper Waraporn Boonsing fumbled the initial save.
The Philippines’ victory ended a stretch of 13 straight losses against Thailand in the two sides’ head-to-head matchups.
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Chandler McDaniel’s late effort is the difference as the Philippines start their campaign with the 3⃣ points!#WAC2022 | #THAvPHI pic.twitter.com/c483DuzyNn
— #WAC2022 (@afcasiancup) January 21, 2022
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