Asian Games powerhouse Japan drowns Sarina Bolden's late goal with 5 conversions in the last 20 minutes, definitively securing a semifinal berth, 8-1, and ending the Filipinas' historic debut
MANILA, Philippines – The historic 19th Asian Games campaign of the Philippine women’s football team came to a definitive, brutal end following an 8-1 quarterfinal defeat to heavyweight Japan on Saturday, September 30, at the Wenzhou Sports Centre Stadium in China.
Haruka Osawa, a second half substitute, capitalized on Sarina Bolden’s error in the 58’ mark as she slotted in the ball past the goalie and gave Japan a comfortable 2-0 advantage. Substitute Mami Ueno recorded a second-half hat trick as she converted from a penalty, drilling in a close-range goal, and smashing in a belter at the 76th, 78th, and 81st minutes.Following the massive triumph, Japan proceeded to the Asian Games semifinals, while the Filipinas finished as a top-eight team in their first-ever appearance in the continental tournament.
Pasion and Kaya Hawkinson were named first time starters in the continental tournament, while Chandler McDaniel was reinserted in the starting eleven after coming off the bench in the last two matches. Eleven minutes later, Filipinas team captain Hali Long was given a straight red card after committing a foul on a counter-attacking Chiba.
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