AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group F: Philippines edge Hong Kong to confirm Finals appearance

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 Qualifiers - Group F: Philippines edge Hong Kong to confirm Finals appearance

Tashkent: The Philippines secured their place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022, topping qualifying Group E with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Hong Kong at the JAR Stadium on Friday.

A second goal in as many matches from Tahnai Annis put the Malditas on course for the Finals, but a stunning Chung Pui Ki free-kick gave Hong Kong hope before Chandler McDaniel ensured the Philippines will be among the 12 teams who compete in January’s Finals with a late winner.

The win also keeps the Philippines’s hopes of a first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance alive, with the top six teams at India 2022 to directly qualify for the 2023 global Finals in Australia and New Zealand.