As the Filipina5 concluded their historic first stint at FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup, history-maker Inday Tolentin shared heartfelt gratitude to the fans who stood by the team from start to finish.
Inday Tolentin’s name will forever be part of Philippine futsal history.
In the aftermath of the Filipina5’s exit from their historic debut at the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025, she took a moment to reflect on her and the team’s journey that carried them this far.
The Philippines bowed out after a 5-1 loss to Argentina in their final group-stage match, finishing the tournament winless after earlier defeats to Poland and Morocco.
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Despite the disappointment, Tolentin made history, scoring the country’s first-ever goal in the World Cup against the Moroccans—a moment that will be remembered long after the results fade.
In social media post, she expressed her deep gratitude to supporters, coaches, and everyone who had supported the team’s journey.
"Gusto ko lang magpasalamat from the bottom of my heart sa lahat ng sumuporta sa Filipina5. Hindi madali ang journey namin. Pero dahil sa inyo, naging worth it ang bawat pagod, luha, at sakripisyo," Tolentin wrote.
“Hindi man namin ma-express lahat ng nararamdaman namin, pero sana maramdaman n’yo kung gaano kayo ka-importante sa puso namin. PARA SA BAYAN," she concluded.
Alongside Tolentin, Cathrine Graversen and Isabella Bandoja also scored, marking historic milestones in the Filipina5’s World Cup debut.
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The group stage of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025 concludes Saturday, November 29, with the knockout rounds set to begin after a one-day break, starting with the quarterfinals on Monday, December 1.
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
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