Matildas all but snuff out Filipinas’ Paris Olympics dreams

Filipinas striker Sarina Bolden (left) struggles to keep ball possession against Matildas defender Clare Hunt. —PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM The Filipinas will not only need to win their final second round match in the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament but also win it big and rely on other teams to slip up after…

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From Filipinas inspiring future generations to Matildas stealing Australian spotlight, teams draw World Cup fuel from outside the pitch – rezal404

Australia players celebrate a tense quarterfinal victory over France, and a whole nation celebrated with them. —REUTERS The quest to achieve something bigger than football in the Women’s World Cup provided enough fuel for countries like the Philippines to achieve historic feats in the tournament being hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand. Add the…

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