Torcaso confident Filipinas can compete in AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers without key strikers

Despite the absence of key strikers Sarina Bolden and Katrina Guillou due to injuries, Philippine women's football team head coach Mark Torcaso remains confident in the 26-player pool's ability to compete in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers in Cambodia.

Torcaso expressed his belief that the team is well-balanced and possesses quality in all positions, highlighting the progression of young players alongside experienced World Cup stars.

The Filipinas, who previously lost 0-1 to Chinese Taipei without Bolden and Guillou, are grouped with Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, and Cambodia in Group G.

Only the top team from each group will secure a spot in the Asian Cup next year, which will be held in Australia.

Team captain Hali Long will lead the Filipinas, alongside other notable players such as Sara Eggesvik, Jaclyn Sawicki, and Olivia McDaniel.