Philippines vs Jordan AFC Women's Asian Cup match details

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With the berth in the AFC Women's Asian Cup already secured, the Philippines is set on capping the qualifiers on a bright note with their matchup against Jordan at the Republican Central Stadium in Dushanbe.

The Letecia Bautista-coached side eked out a 1-1 draw against Bahrain last night, thanks to Sara Castaneda's 82nd minute goal. The multi-awarded midfielder from La Salle received the ball off a Patricia Tomanon volley and an Eva Madarang header to finish with her right boot for the equalizer, after Noora Sami Al-Dossary put the West Asians ahead after 55 minutes.

The draw proved to be enough to secure the ticket to Amman next year, putting them behind their upcoming opponents with their tenth point, ensuring an unassailable five point gap between themselves and Bahrain with one match remaining. And with Jordan already securing their ticket to the final next year as its host, the Philippines, as a result, earns the berth as the next-best team from Group A.

To quote Bautista after the draw,

“It was a crazy match. It was like playing for the title. We wanted this more so we were able to bounce back and I am just thankful for the win. I am speechless. At half-time I said to my players that they needed to find some composure. Bahrain also really wanted the slot and we just had to remember how we played in the last three games.”

Those looking for a streaming link for Philippines vs Jordan can watch it from here.



The 19-woman team the Philippines is fielding is composed of the following:


Aira Audrey Alexis Agustin (UP)
Joanna Michelle Almeda (La Salle-Zobel)
Hazel Romina Arce (FEU)
Alexi Nina Arrieta (La Salle)
Zhyrelle Lou Belluga (FEU)
Anicka Chabeli Castaneda (La Salle-Zobel)
Sara Isobel Castaneda (La Salle)
Alisha Claire del Campo (La Salle-Zobel)
Alesa Dolino (Outkast FC)
Mary Christine Duran (La Salle)
Patrice Mae Impelido (Hiraya FC)
Claire Elisabeth Lim (UC-Santa Cruz)
Hali Moriah Long (Little Rock '16)
Eva Madarang (Rogers State University)
Irish Navaja (La Salle)
Inna Kristianne Palacios (La Salle)
Hannah Malone Parado (North Florida)
Jovelle Sudaria (FEU)
Patricia Tomanon (Florida International '16)