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AFC Women's Asian Cup
Guy’s assists led to second-half goals from Angela Beard and Jaclyn Sawicki as the Philippines confirmed a second consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance at the Gold Coast Stadium.
#WAC2026 | Playoff: Uzbekistan 0-2 Philippines
“As someone who is younger in the team, this is something I’ve been thinking about since I was a little kid. Going to the World Cup always felt almost unreachable until it actually happened,” said the 18-year-old Guy.
“I just feel really excited and grateful. I honestly couldn’t have done it without the team and the staff around us. It really does take a village."
“I just feel really excited and grateful. I honestly couldn’t have done it without the team and the staff around us. It really does take a village."
“We’re also so grateful to all the fans. Their support means everything to us. This result wouldn’t have been possible without our defence stepping up, everyone on the bench lifting each other and the constant support from the coaching staff.
“We’ve really worked together as one group, pushing each other and holding each other accountable. I’m just super grateful, really happy and excited for what’s ahead.”
“We’ve really worked together as one group, pushing each other and holding each other accountable. I’m just super grateful, really happy and excited for what’s ahead.”
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Head coach Mark Torasco praised both the emerging talent and the leadership within the squad.
“I’m honestly at a loss for words right now, but I’ll try to put it into perspective. We came into this with a very young squad, averaging around 23 to 24 years of age. To see one of our future stars step up and perform the way she did on a big stage like this is incredibly special."
“I’m honestly at a loss for words right now, but I’ll try to put it into perspective. We came into this with a very young squad, averaging around 23 to 24 years of age. To see one of our future stars step up and perform the way she did on a big stage like this is incredibly special."
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“She (Guy) is not the only one, there are many players coming through our system who are going to be successful at the national level. I’m extremely proud to have had the opportunity to work with them and support their development.
“Hali Long, the captain and the senior players have also been outstanding over the past six weeks. The commitment, the effort, and the way the group have worked together have all come to life in moments like this. I couldn’t be prouder of the team.”
“Hali Long, the captain and the senior players have also been outstanding over the past six weeks. The commitment, the effort, and the way the group have worked together have all come to life in moments like this. I couldn’t be prouder of the team.”
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Uzbekistan’s players were inconsolable after the final whistle but head coach Kotryna Kulbyte remains hopeful of achieving qualification through the Inter-Confederation Playoffs.
“It’s difficult to speak after losing a game like this, especially when there was a prize at stake. It’s a huge disappointment for us,” said Kulbyte. “We’re really grateful to have been here, but after the break we struggled in the second half. It felt like a long spell for us and we couldn’t find our rhythm."
“It’s difficult to speak after losing a game like this, especially when there was a prize at stake. It’s a huge disappointment for us,” said Kulbyte. “We’re really grateful to have been here, but after the break we struggled in the second half. It felt like a long spell for us and we couldn’t find our rhythm."
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“This path is a difficult one and you don’t get many chances like this twice. Everyone needs to go through the emotions and we have to be honest with ourselves. Each of us needs to reflect on what we’ve done as individuals and as a group and properly analyse where we go from here.
“Our journey isn’t over. There is still the Inter-Confederation Playoff ahead and we’ll continue to work hard and improve. But this particular path is now closed for us and we have to accept that, learn from it and focus on what comes next.”
“Our journey isn’t over. There is still the Inter-Confederation Playoff ahead and we’ll continue to work hard and improve. But this particular path is now closed for us and we have to accept that, learn from it and focus on what comes next.”
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