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Philippines thrash Pakistan in AFC Olympic Qualifiers

Hisor: The national women’s football team failed to script a winning start to their AFC Olympic Qualifiers campaign as the side endured a 0-4 thrashing in their opening fixture against the Philippines.

According to details received here, in the first half, Hali Long opened the account for the Philip-pines on the 22nd minute and then Sarina Bolden doubled the lead in the 25th minute.

Maria Khan-led green shirts, tried their best to score a piece but Eva Madarang helped her side complete a hat-trick of goals, providing their side a 3-0 lead.

In the second half, green shirts started the game with high spirits again, but the Philippines players didn’t let them play freely rather put them under pressure to add one more goal to their tally through Chandler McDaniel in the 85th minute help their side win the opener by 4-0.

Pakistan next faces Hong Kong and the hosts Tajikistan on April 8 and 11, respectively.

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