Football: Praise pours in for history-making Filipinas

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt=" For the first time ever, the Philippines is headed to the FIFA Women" s="" World="" Cup.="" Photo="" courtesy="" of="" the="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/01/31/20220131_asianwomencup.jpg"/><figcaption>For the first time ever, the Philippines is headed to the FIFA Women&#x27;s World Cup. <em>Photo courtesy of the AFC.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p><br/>Filipinos stayed up to watch the women&#x27;s national football team compete in the quarterfinal of the AFC Women&#x27;s Asian Cup, and they were rewarded with a historic, unforgettable victory.</p><p>The Philippine women&#x27;s national team secured a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout (1-1 a.e.t.) triumph against a higher-ranked Chinese-Taipei squad on Sunday night at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, India. </p><p>It was a pulsating victory that saw the Philippines give up a wonder goal to Chinese Taipei&#x27;s Zhuo Li-Ping eight minutes after Quinley Quezada broke the deadlock in the 48th minute. They fell behind, 2-3, in the penalty shootout before Olivia McDaniel sandwiched a sensational spot kick between two saves to keep the Philippines in the hunt.</p><p>Sarina Bolden then converted the winning penalty, atoning for her miss against Indonesia in the group stages and finally finding the back of the net after several misses in regulation.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/31/22/filipinas-advance-to-fifa-womens-world-cup">MATCH REPORT: History made as Filipinas advance to FIFA Women&#x27;s World Cup</a></li></ul><p>The triumph assured the Philippines of a spot in the FIFA Women&#x27;s World Cup 2023 -- the country&#x27;s first-ever appearance in that stage.</p><p>&quot;I&#x27;m just running out of superlatives to describe what an amazing achievement this is,&quot; Philippines coach Alen Stajcic said afterward, having steered the team to the Women&#x27;s World Cup despite taking over just last October.</p><p>Praise poured in for the Filipinas from all corners of the globe, with the football community at home leading the way.</p><p>Former Philippine Azkals team captain Rob Gier called the match &quot;the most important game in Philippine football history,&quot; and celebrated when the Filipinas clinched their spot to the Women&#x27;s World Cup.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Quite possibly the most important game in Philippine football history.<br/><br/>Sometimes you can forget to enjoy the moment.<br/><br/>So, players, staff, family &amp; friends. Try to savour every moment as this is the reason we play the game.<br/><br/>Sending positive vibes 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🌏🏆 <a href="https://t.co/5dROSJVduz">https://t.co/5dROSJVduz</a></p>— Rob Gier (@RobDazoGier2) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobDazoGier2/status/1487696282533740553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wow wow wow wow wow wow!!!!!!!<br/><br/>THE Philippines are going to the World Cup!!! Yep you heard that right, The Philippines are going to the WORLD CUP!!!!!!!<br/><br/>🇵🇭❤️ <a href="https://t.co/UgyUUZ5GZQ">https://t.co/UgyUUZ5GZQ</a></p>— Rob Gier (@RobDazoGier2) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobDazoGier2/status/1487836024067829763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Current skipper Stephan Schrock and other members of the men&#x27;s team also expressed their delight at the team&#x27;s achievement. Kaya FC, which features Inna Palacios, Hali Long, and Camille Rodriguez in their roster, were similarly ecstatic. Former members of the team, led by ex-captain Marielle Benitez, could not contain their emotions.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">They just did it <a href="https://twitter.com/PilipinasWNFT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PilipinasWNFT</a> 👸🏻🙏🏽 congratulations from the very heart ladies 🥳🥳🥳</p>— schroecky12 (@schroecky12) <a href="https://twitter.com/schroecky12/status/1487831219538735105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">WORLD CUP!!!!!!</p>— Jarvey Gayoso (@JarveyGayoso) <a href="https://twitter.com/JarveyGayoso/status/1487829980448841729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">We&#x27;re Going to the WORLD CUP!!!!<br/>Absolutely Incredible <a href="https://twitter.com/PilipinasWNFT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PilipinasWNFT</a>!!!🇵🇭👏👏👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LabanFilipinas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LabanFilipinas</a></p>— Kaya Futbol Club (@KayaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/KayaFC/status/1487833023672631296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">What an honor to cover this moment for Philippine Football!! What.A.Match!!!<br/><br/>Hahaha!! World Cup Bound… letting it sink in!! 😭😭😭 <a href="https://t.co/ck4XKHcPkb">https://t.co/ck4XKHcPkb</a></p>— Marielle Benitez-Javellana (@mariellebenitez) <a href="https://twitter.com/mariellebenitez/status/1487848863113543682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sooo should I come out of retirement???? 🤔🤔 <a href="https://t.co/EHEYGR6IlU">https://t.co/EHEYGR6IlU</a></p>— Alexa Diaz (@andiaz15) <a href="https://twitter.com/andiaz15/status/1487835612732346371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">LET’S GO!!!! Ready for the World Cup!!! I will be there 100%<br/>Former players should get new gear to wear! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭<br/>Proud of this team and all the work that has been put it!!! Ready to support you all on the big stage ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/aWFAXgwjxE">https://t.co/aWFAXgwjxE</a></p>— Alexa Diaz (@andiaz15) <a href="https://twitter.com/andiaz15/status/1487835187325161481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Filipino athletes from different sports were also in awe of the team&#x27;s feat, especially after an exhausting 120-minute battle and a nervy shootout.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="und">💯💯💯!!!!!!! <a href="https://t.co/wbWM3zEo5g">https://t.co/wbWM3zEo5g</a></p>— Julia Morado (@juliacmorado) <a href="https://twitter.com/juliacmorado/status/1487959300689391619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="und">LFG!!!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭</p>— Thirdy (@ThirdyRavenaaa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThirdyRavenaaa/status/1487829576705527809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">HISTORIC WIN! LABAN FILIPINAS! LABAN PILIPINAS! 🇵🇭🥺⚽️🔥<br/><br/>CONGRATULATIONS TO FILIPINAS, THE STAFF, THE WOMEN BEFORE THEM, AND ALL THE FILIPINAS OUT THERE. 💙🤍💛❤️ <a href="https://t.co/Hl5qp1ErG0">https://t.co/Hl5qp1ErG0</a></p>— Mary Mae Tajima (@maetajima) <a href="https://twitter.com/maetajima/status/1487934334267199490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Nakakaiyak. Ang saya!!!!! <a href="https://t.co/V9bDLtMnre">https://t.co/V9bDLtMnre</a></p>— Bea de Leon (@_beadel) <a href="https://twitter.com/_beadel/status/1487947284096876544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="und"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LabanFilipinas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LabanFilipinas</a> 🥺❤️ <a href="https://t.co/PgaKHGuKMT">https://t.co/PgaKHGuKMT</a></p>— Alyssa Valdez (@AlyssaValdez2) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlyssaValdez2/status/1487950589388791809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>And Hidilyn Diaz, who knows a thing or two about making the country proud through sports, said that the Filipinas&#x27; performance brought a tear to her eye.</p><p>&quot;Nakakaiyak,&quot; she said on Instagram. &quot;Nakaka-proud, at nakakaiyak talaga makita ito, kasi nakita ko ang saya ng mga athletes noong nag-goal.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Ramdam ko ang love nila sa sports at &#x27;yung ginagawa nila ang best nila... Priceless. Salamat sa magandang balita. Salamat for bringing pride to our country,&quot; she said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1911592" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>The job is still not finished for the Filipinas, however, as they are set to play world No. 18 South Korea in the semifinals on Thursday, still in Pune, India.</p>

Filipinos stayed up to watch the women's national football team compete in the quarter-final of the AFC Women's Asian Cup, and they were rewarded with a historic, unforgettable victory.

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Published Jan 31, 2022 02:00 PM PHT

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