HẢI PHÒNG, Vietnam — The Philippine national women’s football team’s bid to retain its crown ended on Wednesday after being held to a 1-1 draw by Myanmar at Lạch Tray Stadium in the ASEAN Women’s MSIG Serenity Cup 2025.
Myanmar topped Group B with a perfect three-game sweep to secure a semifinals berth, while the result eliminated the Filipinas from contention.
Win Theingi Tun opened the scoring for Myanmar in the first half, but Filipino-American forward Nina Mathelus netted the equalizer in the 71st minute to keep the Philippines in the fight.
Goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel kept the match close with three saves and three blocks, denying Myanmar multiple chances to extend its lead.
The Filipinas closed their campaign third in Group B behind Myanmar and Australia, falling short of a spot in the semifinals.
