Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 2) — The Philippine women’s football team ended its bid for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics after Uzbekistan demolished India with a 3-0 win in the second round of the qualifiers.
The Filipinas concluded their second round campaign with a 1-0 triumph over Iran, with team captain Tahnai Annis scoring the lone goal.
The Philippines needed an India win or a draw against Uzbekistan, a draw between China and South Korea, and a Japan win or a draw against Vietnam for them to progress to the next round as the best second-placed squad.
South Korea and China ended in a 1-1 tie while Japan defeated Vietnam 2-0, which gave the Philippines a ray of hope before the Uzbekistan-India match.
Both Uzbekistan and the Philippines finished with six points apiece, but Uzbekistan had a superior goal differential of +2 compared to the Filipinas who had a -4.
Uzbekistan will face Australia while Japan battles North Korea in a two-legged playoff for an Olympic berth set in February 2024.
