Filipinas book slot to Asian Cup

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines sealed its entry into the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup with a sweep-completing 1-0 win over Hong Kong at the conclusion of the Group G Qualifiers in Cambodia yesterday.

Needing only a draw to advance on the strength of smashing romps over Saudi Arabia (3-0) and host Cambodia (6-0), the Filipinas still went all out for maximum points against the last team that stood in their way and got the job done.

Chandler McDaniel scored on a low shot off a delivery from Alexa Pino four minutes in to put the Pinay booters on the front foot.

Hong Kong frustrated the Philippines’ relentless hunt for more goals and even forced a couple of saves from Olivia McDaniel but in the end, McDaniel’s early strike proved enough for the Filipinas to meet their target.

With nine points, the spotless Pinay booters beat HK (four points on 1-1-1 win-draw-loss card) for the lone Asian Cup ticket allotted for the Group G winner.