The Filipinas U17 squad kept a clean slate against Malaysia, Tajikistan, and Syria while scoring 11 goals, earning a return ticket to the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup.
The Filipinas U17 sealed their return to the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup for the 2026 edition after a commanding 4–0 victory over Malaysia, completing an undefeated run in the qualifiers.
With the win, the young Filipinas finished as Group A winners with maximum points, scoring 11 goals and conceding none in three matches.
The Philippines took control early, breaking through in the sixth minute when Luna Rivera pounced on a rebound from Malaysian goalkeeper Putri Aina, who had tried to deflect Jilliana Dagpin’s cross.
Midfielder Chiara Mizzo then doubled the lead in the 23rd minute with a stunning left-foot curler from distance.
The Filipinas continued to press in the second half, nearly adding a third when Louraine Evangelista hit the post in the 53rd minute. Their persistence paid off when Aiselyn Sia headed home from a Kaida Mizzo corner in the 59th minute, before a Malaysia own goal from Nur Dania ten minutes later sealed the 4–0 rout.
With the win, the Filipinas completed a perfect qualifying campaign, following earlier victories against Syria (5–0) and Tajikistan (2–0).
This marks the Philippines’ second consecutive Asian Cup qualification, after finishing third in Group A behind North Korea and South Korea in the 2024 edition.
[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]