Tahnai Annis’ first-half strike did the trick as the Pinay booters fended off the pesky Iranians and claimed the crucial win on All Saints’ Day that threw a lifeline to their Olympiad aspirations.
But for this to materialize, the football gods should smile on Mark Torcaso’s crew. The Filipinas needed a draw between China and Korea in Group B and a draw or loss by Uzbekistan to India in Group C to gain passage to Round 3 alongside the three group winners.On attack mode from the get-go, the Filipinas broke through at the 19th minute with Annis blasting it home after Sofia Harrison’s shot was blocked by Iran keeper Zahra Khajavi.
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