Filipinas book return trip to World Cup at Uzbekistan's expense
- Rodolfo Dacleson II
- Mar 20
- 1 min read
The Philippine women's national football team confirmed its place in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup after overcoming Uzbekistan, 2-0, during the play-in round of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup on Thursday, March 19, at the Gold Coast Stadium in Australia.
It will be their second trip in a row to the quadrennial showpiece, following a maiden appearance in 2023.
Veterans Angie Beard and Jaclyn Sawicki delivered the second-half goals the Filipinas needed after a scoreless opening 45 minutes.
Both have donned the Philippine jersey when they upset host New Zealand for the country's first-ever World Cup win. They could run it back again next year.
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Jael-Marie Guy, only 18 years old, spelled the difference for the reigning Southeast Asian Games champion as she facilitated the pair of goals with beautiful crosses.
Last Sunday, March 15, the Filipina booters missed their first chance to directly qualify for the World Cup after a humbling 7-0 defeat at the hands of eventual finalist Japan.
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With the win over Uzbekistan, they didn't only bounce back but ended their tournament campaign on a high note — rather her-storic.
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