The Philippines Women’s National Football (Filipinas) has surely been through the wringer this past year. From big losses to managerial changes, it’s been quite the ride. From this fan’s perspective, here’s a look back at 2023-2024. A New Era It wasn’t long after our World Cup run that the team was back in action. In…
On a cold winter night in Surakarta, a nation yearning for identity over the past few years has emerged once again as the Philippines’ hopes for regional supremacy continues after a slim 1-0 win over the region’s perennial bridesmaids, Indonesia. It is a result that saw the Philippine Men’s National Team make their return to…
Gelora Bung Karno – In what was the Philippines’ penultimate match for this round of World Cup Qualifying, the PMNFT’s journey ends with a whimper against Indonesia. Goals from Thom Haye and Rizky Ridho proved to be the downfall for the Pinoy booters. Coach Tom Saintfiet made one change from the Vietnam game, with Kevin…
On the surface, it may be a disappointment, but dig deeper, and there are seeds of hope in tonight’s game that can grow into future success. This must be the consoling thought going through Tom Saintfiet’s mind as his young Philippine charges dropped a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Vietnam at the My Dinh National Stadium…
Controversial equalizer cancels out Markey’s golazo as valiant Filipinas end debut AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup campaign in stalemate with South Korea, 1-1
The Philippines were sent back to earth Thursday afternoon in the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup by a rampant North Korea, who scored six goals without reply to breeze through to the semifinals at the Bali United Training Centre in Gianyar.
In a dominant display, the Philippine girl’s U-17 national team kicked off their Asian Cup campaign with a resounding 6-1 victory over the Indonesian hosts. Led by Alexa Piño’s early goal, they swiftly took control of the match, with contributions from Claudia Scheunemann and Jael Guy further extending their lead. Despite a slower second half due to weather conditions, the Filipinas added two more goals, securing a convincing win ahead of their next challenge against North Korea.
The Filipinas faced Colin Bell’s charges once more over the course of two matches in Icheon, Korea, losing both in a window that saw sterling performances, much-awaited debuts, and a maiden goal.
The Azkals finally put themselves on the board in their 2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw in front of 9,880 fans at the Rizal Memorial Stadium against ASEAN rival Indonesia.
Despite strong home support at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, the Azkals’ 2026 World Cup Qualifying campaign started on the wrong foot, with a 2-0 defeat against 94th-ranked Vietnam to open Group F play.