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Matildas vs Philippines: Women's Asian Cup football live scores, blog

24th January, 2022
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Australia and the Philippines face off at the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 9pm AEDT.

After an 18-0 win against Indonesia, the Matildas face a more challenging test in their second group game of the Asian Cup tournament.

Former Central Coast Mariners and Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has taken over at the helm of the Philippines and already secured three points after a win against Thailand in his coaching debut for the South East Asian nation.

While the opening match of the tournament turned out to be nothing more than a training run for the Aussies, Stajcic’s women will put up a much sterner performance, with defensive discipline and his knowledge of the Matildas’ personnel potentially a talking point as the action unfolds.

Nothing short of a win will be acceptable for the Australians, with top spot in their group a must.

The Philippines will be eyeing off a quarter-final spot after their win over Thailand and if they are able to grab a point against the Aussies, top spot would still be within their grasp.

That does seem likely, yet Stajcic has brought in some quality players from abroad to bolster the Phillipines’ team and the Australians will have to adjust quickly to an opposition they know little about.

Prediction
While Philippine hopes will be high, the Australians should have their measure in what will be a willing and passionate contest.

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5-0 looks a possible score line, with the power and stamina of the Matildas potentially breaking the game open in the second half.

Game information

Kick-off: 9pm (AEDT)
Venue: Mumbai Football Arena, India
Broadcast: Channel Ten, 10 Bold (check local guides)
Streaming: 10Play
Betting: Australia $1.08, draw $6.50, Philippines $9.00

Squads

Matildas
Mackenzie Arnold, Teagan Micah, Lydia Williams, Ellie Carpenter, Steph Catley, Charlotte Grant, Alanna Kennedy, Aivi Luik, Courtney Nevin, Clare Polkinghorne, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Emily van Egmond, Clare Wheeler, Tameka Yallop, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, Emily Gielnik, Sam Kerr, Holly McNamara, Hayley Raso, Remy Siemsen, Kyah Simon, Cortnee Vine.

The Philippines
Ima Palacios, Kiara Fontanilla, Olivia McDaniel, Tara-Allison Randle, Hali Long, Kristen Bugay, Morgan Brown, Isabella Flanigan, Sofia Harrison, Katerina Guillou, Malea Cesar, Tahnai Annis, Kathleen Rodriguez, Jessica Miclat, Anicka Castaneda, Sara Castaneda, Keanne, Alamo, Chandler McDaniel, Carleigh Frilles, Sarina Bolden, Eva Madarang, Quinley Quezada.

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