AFC Women's Champions League
The Philippines side were put under tremendous pressure by their Hong Kong, China counterparts with goalkeeper Yasmin Elauria in fine form as they topped Group B on seven points, the same as TSL but with a superior goal difference.
Needing to go for the win, TSL pushed hard for the opener with forward Liao Meixin getting behind Kaya’s defence in the 12th minute but was immediately closed down by Elauria.
Chan Yee Hing was next to test Elauria, electing to try her luck from almost 25 yards out but the Kaya custodian was in the right place to catch the ball.
Kaya’s opportunity came from a set-piece with Dionesa Tolentins’ 24th minute free-kick finding Janae Defazio whose header sailed just over the bar.
Elauria produced an outstanding stop in the 42nd minute, peddling back to tip away Anke Leung’s cross-cum-shot from the left as the tie remained in the balance at the break.
PS - Group B: Kaya FC-Iloilo (KGZ) v TSL FC (HKG)
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There were early chances for TSL in the second half but on both occasions, Elauria stood her ground, making a point-blank stop against Isabella Bandoja before clawing the ball away from Leung as she broke into the box.
Even when Elauria was beaten by the bounce of Lucia Ko’s free-kick from just inside her own half in the 74th minute, the crossbar came to Kaya’s rescue as the Philippines’ side held on to take them through to a second group stage appearance.
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