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Filipina5 coach Rafa Merino remains optimistic as PH eyes bounce back in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
The Philippine women's national futsal team, Filipina5, lost their FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup debut 6-0 to world No. 14 Poland.
Despite early chances and a manageable deficit in the first half, Poland's Julia Basta opened the scoring, followed by Natalia Matuszewska before halftime.
In the second half, Julia Szostak and Basta extended Poland's lead, while an own goal by Filipina5's Lanie Ortillo and a late strike by Klaudia Dyminska sealed the victory.
Coach Rafa Merino viewed the loss as a valuable lesson and expressed optimism for the team's next match against Morocco.
Co-skipper Isabella Flanigan stated that the team will learn from the loss and focus on their upcoming game.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino attended the match at the PhilSports Arena, which was watched by 2,211 spectators, including local officials.
The Filipina5 are currently in the elimination zone of Group A with a -6 goal difference and will face Morocco next.
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