Philippines targets second win against host Cambodia
THE Philippines seeks to move closer to its objective in the AFC Women’s Asia Cup Qualifiers as it shoots for its second straight win tonight against host Cambodia in Phnom Penh.
Tomas Kauer - News Moderator 
Match on Wednesday
(National Sports Complex of Cambodia)
7 p.m. (8 p.m. Manila time) – Cambodia vs Philippines
THE Philippines seeks to move closer to its objective in the AFC Women’s Asia Cup Qualifiers as it shoots for its second straight win tonight against host Cambodia in Phnom Penh.
The 41st-ranked Filipinas head to the 7 p.m. match at the National Sports Complex of Cambodia (8 p.m. in Manila) riding the momentum of their 3-0 romp over Saudi Arabia in the Group G opener last Sunday.
The Cambodians, ranked 118th, try an upset after sharing the spoils with Hong Kong, 1-1, in their competition debut.
Coach Mark Torcaso said the Pinay booters wouldn’t let up in their quest to top the four-team group in the Qualifiers and secure a return trip to next year’s Continental showpiece in Australia, which will serve as qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
“Every game’s going to be tough so it’s important for us to get three points (victory) every game,” said Mr. Torcaso.
Young star Alexa Pino, Player of the Match against the Saudis, expressed the team’s readiness to tackle the Cambodians in front of their home fans.
“Very excited. It’s going to be a great game, a night game, too, so it’s going to be awesome,” she said. — Olmin Leyba
