Filipinas Hold Own In 1-1 Draw Vs Chile
 The Philippine Womenâs National Team battled Chile to a 1-1 draw in their friendly match at the Estadio Sausalito in Viña del Mar, Chile.Playing against the 38th ranked side, it was La Roja who started the game strong with chances early on.However the Filipinas drew first blood when Sara Eggesvik delivered an inviting free kick to skipper Hali Long, who nodded it past Christiane Endler in the 26th minute.âWe showed a good performance and we had a momentum coming out of Costa Rica,â said Long. âThe big challenge we had out here against Chile the environment was great the team was physical, great possession on the ball but we really put a good put forward coming out of the gate and really proud of the efforts we had here tonight.âLongâs goal proved to be a spark for the Philippines as they grew into the match, trying to double their advantage.Quinley Quezada Katrina Guillou almost made it 2-0 for the Philippines midway in the second half but Endlerâs heroics preserved the scoreline.Late into the match, Chile found the equalizer. A cross from the right flank found Sonya Keefe in the box and sent the header past Olivia McDaniel.The two teams will meet again this Tuesday, 15 November 2022 (Wednesday morning in Manila) at the Municipal dela Pintana in Santiago, Chile.The Philippine Womenâs National Team is supported by Team Manager Jefferson Cheng, the Philippine Sports Commission, and the MVP Sports Foundation.https://pff.org.ph/2022/11/13/filipinas-hold-own-in-1-1-draw-vs-chile/
 The Philippine Womenâs National Team battled Chile to a 1-1 draw in their friendly match at the Estadio Sausalito in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Playing against the 38th ranked side, it was La Roja who started the game strong with chances early on.
However the Filipinas drew first blood when Sara Eggesvik delivered an inviting free kick to skipper Hali Long, who nodded it past Christiane Endler in the 26th minute.
âWe showed a good performance and we had a momentum coming out of Costa Rica,â said Long. âThe big challenge we had out here against Chile the environment was great the team was physical, great possession on the ball but we really put a good put forward coming out of the gate and really proud of the efforts we had here tonight.â
Longâs goal proved to be a spark for the Philippines as they grew into the match, trying to double their advantage.
Quinley Quezada Katrina Guillou almost made it 2-0 for the Philippines midway in the second half but Endlerâs heroics preserved the scoreline.
Late into the match, Chile found the equalizer. A cross from the right flank found Sonya Keefe in the box and sent the header past Olivia McDaniel.
The two teams will meet again this Tuesday, 15 November 2022 (Wednesday morning in Manila) at the Municipal dela Pintana in Santiago, Chile.
The Philippine Womenâs National Team is supported by Team Manager Jefferson Cheng, the Philippine Sports Commission, and the MVP Sports Foundation.
https://pff.org.ph/2022/11/13/filipinas-hold-own-in-1-1-draw-vs-chile/