Malditas pounds Singapore, dwells for third in ASEAN tourney
The Philippine Malditas
By Carla Patricia S. Perez
The Malditas—national women’s football team—landed in third spot for the fifth consecutive year in the ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Championship at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam last Sept. 17.
The national team thrashed Singapore, 7-2, with Fil-Am striker Heather Cooke scoring three goals. Abby Komarc, Patrice Impelido, Marice Magdolot, and Samantha Nierras each contributed one goal for the Philippines.
The Malditas enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 lead early in the match, nailing a goal in the 19th and 32nd minute. The Singaporeans were held scoreless until halftime.
The Singapore squad was still caught flat-footed at the start of the second half as the Malditas tallied two more goals in the 56th and 58th minute to stretch its lead, 4-0.
But the Singaporeans finally found their mark and hit the back of the net in the 71st minute to avoid a scoreless showing.
Still, the Malditas remained relentless and nailed three more goals in the 76th, 86th, and 92nd minute, respectively, the second one off a penalty kick. The Singaporeans hit their second goal in the 71st minute.
Despite the victory, the Malditas’ efforts still fell short as it failed to advance to the tournament’s crossover semifinals. The national team previously yielded to Myanmar, 3-0, last Sept. 13, and to Vietnam, 4-2, last Sept. 15. Only the top two teams from the bracket advanced to the next stage.
The Malditas—national women’s football team—landed in third spot for the fifth consecutive year in the ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Championship at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam last Sept. 17.
The national team thrashed Singapore, 7-2, with Fil-Am striker Heather Cooke scoring three goals. Abby Komarc, Patrice Impelido, Marice Magdolot, and Samantha Nierras each contributed one goal for the Philippines.
The Malditas enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 lead early in the match, nailing a goal in the 19th and 32nd minute. The Singaporeans were held scoreless until halftime.
The Singapore squad was still caught flat-footed at the start of the second half as the Malditas tallied two more goals in the 56th and 58th minute to stretch its lead, 4-0.
But the Singaporeans finally found their mark and hit the back of the net in the 71st minute to avoid a scoreless showing.
Still, the Malditas remained relentless and nailed three more goals in the 76th, 86th, and 92nd minute, respectively, the second one off a penalty kick. The Singaporeans hit their second goal in the 71st minute.
Despite the victory, the Malditas’ efforts still fell short as it failed to advance to the tournament’s crossover semifinals. The national team previously yielded to Myanmar, 3-0, last Sept. 13, and to Vietnam, 4-2, last Sept. 15. Only the top two teams from the bracket advanced to the next stage.