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Filipinas U-17 defeats Indonesia in Asian Cup opener
The Philippine Women’s National Football Team (PWNT) Under-17 opened their AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup campaign with an impressive win, defeating host Indonesia, 6-1.
Attacking midfielder Alexa Pino made a difference in the first half, scoring a brace for a 4-1 start.
Pino started with a header off a Jael Guy right cross in the 7th minute, followed by a power shot in the 36th minute against three defenders.
Guy, for her part, scored off the long ball in the 22nd minute to break the deadlock after a 40-yard Hail Mary from Claudia Scheunemann in the 12th minute for Indonesia’s lone goal.
Skipper Ariana Markey then padded the lead with a long shot from the penalty area’s right flank in the 29th minute that bounced toward the goal
Forward Nat Collins finished the job for the Filipinas with a second half brace in the 54th and 62nd minute, both assisted by substitute playmaker Sophia Saludares.
The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) President John Gutierrez congratulated the Filipinas U-17 saying, “They showed strength, determination and courage against the host nation.” said Gutierrez. “I enjoin all Filipino football fans to keep supporting the PWNT U-17 as they continue their Asian Cup campaign.”