The Philippines was held into a 2-all draw with Myanmar in its opening game in the 2024 ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship.
The newly-formed squad lived up to the high hopes of new coach Vic Hermans.
“What I also found out now, and I hope the players understand, is the physicality of the game. But I’m satisfied with the draw. I cannot say anything else,” said Hermans.
Isabella Bandoja, a prized find from Muntinlupa, knocked in the Filipina side’s first goal just 12 minutes into the contest.
After that, Myanmar replied with two goals, first from Lwin Lwin Thet, who equalized in the 25th minute.
The second came from Yoon Mie Mie Lwin in the 32nd minute.
Substitute Agot Danton then went on the attack in the 33rd minute, for a 2-all deadlock.
Danton tied the match after she swept in in the rebound from attempt by Hazel Lustan.
Thailand earlier pulled off a 1-0 win over Indonesia.
