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AFC Women's Asian Cup
The end came after an arduous journey, with Philippines having faced three of the four semi-finalists during the course of the tournament.
#WAC2026 | Quarter-final: Japan 7-0 Philippines
“Obviously we didn’t want to lose, but we played one of the best teams in the world,” said Torcaso. “The team did well to hold Japan off for most of the first half but with teams like these, it only takes one moment’s lapse and they take advantage, which was a learning for us.”
The Australian also heaped praise on the tenacity displayed by his players and vowed to continue working towards closing the gap with the continent’s benchmark teams.
The Australian also heaped praise on the tenacity displayed by his players and vowed to continue working towards closing the gap with the continent’s benchmark teams.
“I can’t fault the players for their discipline and commitment. They fought hard and we want to keep closing the gap between us and the best teams in the world.
“We gave first starts to two players who were outstanding, including Meollo in goal and Jourdyn Curran, who were both excellent. We also had three youngsters who were great,” he said.
“We gave first starts to two players who were outstanding, including Meollo in goal and Jourdyn Curran, who were both excellent. We also had three youngsters who were great,” he said.
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“While the scoreline isn’t what we wanted, we will focus on the next game because we still have a chance to reach the World Cup.”
Standing in the Philippines’ way for a second successive appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup are Uzbekistan, with the sides to meet in the playoffs on Thursday.
Standing in the Philippines’ way for a second successive appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup are Uzbekistan, with the sides to meet in the playoffs on Thursday.
