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Matsunaga, Taipei edge Filipinas in friendly match
The Filipinas lost 1-0 to visiting Chinese Taipei in an international friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, with Taiwanese striker Saki Matsunaga scoring the lone goal in the 27th minute.
Matsunaga capitalized on an error by midfielder Sara Eggesvik to score past keeper Olivia McDaniel.
The Philippine team struggled to generate attacking momentum without key players Sarina Bolden, Katrina Guillou, and Quinley Quezada, who were absent due to injuries.
Despite the loss, coach Mark Torcaso praised the players' "no-quit attitude" and "fight" in the latter part of the match.
This friendly served as a learning experience for the Filipinas as they prepare for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers scheduled from June 29 to July 5 in Cambodia.
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