THE Philippine national women’s team fell to a 0-7 rout at the hands of Thailand on Sunday in the 2024 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
The Thais, the world’s no. 6 team, opened up scoring with four goals at halftime, and the Pinay 5 struggled to find their form afterwards.
The first goal came from Sangrawee Meekham in the 6th minute, after she pounced on a rebound and blasted it past the Philippines’ keeper Mykaella Abeto.
In the eighth minute, Thailand doubled its lead, off a free kick from Sawitree Mamyalee.
Paerploy Huajaipetch added a third in the 13th minute, before Arriya Saetoen struck in the 17th.
More came from Lalida Chimpabut in the 25th minute, Meekham’s brace on the 29th and Nattamon Artkla’s attack in the 39th minute as a late substitute.
Thailand’s second win in two outings assured the Thais of a seat in the semi-finals.
The Filipinas made an effort to score, but Lyka Teves and team captain Isabella Bandoja were unable to convert on their opportunities.
The Philippines is now at fourth spot in the standings with one point, after settling for a 2-2 draw against Myanmar in their opening match.
Earlier, Vietnam coasted to a 5-2 victory over Myanmar, for its first win of the tournament.
