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Philippines edges Turkmenistan, 2-0, in AFC Women’s Futsal Cup Qualifiers

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The Philippines secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Turkmenistan on Wednesday night in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 Group C qualifiers in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Katrina Guillou opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, while Dionesia Tolentin sealed the win with a second goal in the 29th minute. Their combined efforts propelled the Filipinas closer to earning a slot in the tournament proper, scheduled from May 7 to 18.

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The first goal was a result of a well-orchestrated play. Cathrine Graversen initiated the attack by setting up Judy Connolly, who delivered a precise pass to Guillou. Guillou skillfully dribbled past defenders and found the net just outside the box.

Later, as the 30th minute approached, Tolentin capitalized on an error by Turkmenistan’s keeper, Malika Eminova. Tolentin intercepted a stray pass to Maya Musaskaya and sent the ball into the unguarded net.

This marked the Philippines’ second win, following a 3-0 draw with host Uzbekistan earlier in the qualifiers. The victory keeps the Filipinas at the top of Group C and strengthens their chances of reaching the finals in four months.

Australia remains in second place after a dominant 5-0 win against Kuwait. Later Wednesday evening, Uzbekistan defeated Kuwait 5-0 to retain third place and stay in contention with a 1-1-0 record.

Uzbekistan’s early lead came just 44 seconds into the match, as Feruza Turdiboeva unleashed a long-range shot that Kuwait’s keeper, Aishah Alsabri, misjudged. Madina Vokhidova then created the opportunity for a second goal in the 10th minute, setting up Zumratjon Nazarova, who calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net.

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