History is made as Philippines qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time
The Philippines qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Sunday following a 4-3 penalty win over Chinese Taipei. Following up on their sensational performance in the group stage that saw them win against long-term rival Thailand and then followed by a gallant fight against Australia, the Philippines time and time again rose to the occasion and made history on Sunday night that inspired a whole new generation of aspiring Filipino footballers. Quinley Quezada broke the deadlock and put the Philippines ahead after 49 minutes before Chinese Taipei levelled through Zhou Li-ping at the 82nd minute. After a grueling 120 minutes’ playing time had failed to separate Philippines and Chinese Taipei, the match went to a penalty shootout. Then it was penalties. Sara Castañeda scored first for the Philippines before Chinese Taipei goalkeeper Cheng Ssu-yu kept out Hali Long and Jessica Miclat. Tahnai Annis, Olivia McDaniel, and Sarina Bolden all finished for the Philippines to end the s