Australia, PH excited for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup opening game

[Starmix]

From the Manila, Philippines report, Host Australia is looking forward to its opening game against the Philippines in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asia Cup next year. The world's No. 15 Australia and the Philippines, ranked 41st, have been drawn in Group A along with South Korea (21) and Iran (68).

The report said that any draw is tricky in a tournament. The Philippines has 12 top teams, and it can go either way. Tournament football is on the day and they have to approach each game as it comes," said Australia head coach Joe Montemurro in a news report on the AFC's official website on Wednesday.

The report also stated that the Australian team is eager and happy to meet the Filipino players. The results of the draw made it more difficult for the Philippines to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, but the Philippine team has to make sure to stick to their processes as a team and not worry too much about the opponents. South Korea's coach Shin Sang-woo described their three opponents in the group as excellent teams.

The Ph team is looking forward to the match against Australia. They want to advance as the best team in the group, and to do that, they need to beat Australia, which they believe is possible. They played them in April, and that will be a good tool to help them achieve a good result.

Source: PNA

 

[magnus2022]

Well, Women football is becoming increasingly popular among football lovers. Every country even Islamic countries are allowing their women to participate. It shows that the world is becoming more liberal to women's rights.

 

[Starmix]

The a Philippines Cup players are so excited to match again with Austria. I pray our Philippines team will win. It will be next year. They have one year to practice more.