Post by Ashish Pendse (Viva Football Magazine)

Philippines has the last laugh over arch rivals Thailand ... Courtesy to Chandler McDaniel's 81st minute strike, Philippines managed to edge pass arch rivals Thailand to secure a very crucial win in the group B. The Philippines had not beaten Thailand in 12 previous attempts and the duel at the D.Y. Patil Stadium was set to be a thrilling encounter. It was a very closely fought game with the Philipino ladies showing a bit of agressive intend, which in the end paid off! The deadlock was broken when the Thia keeper couldn't hold onto that one from Chandler McDaniel ... Japan turn on the style against Myanmar ... Two-time defending champions Japan made a winning start to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™️ on Friday as Futoshi Ikeda’s side secured a statement 5-0 win over Myanmar in Group C. Riko Ueki gave the Japanese the lead midway through the first half while strikes early in the second half from Yui Hasegawa and Hikaru Naomoto gave the champions a comfortable cushion. Substitute Yui Narumiya hit the fourth before Hasegawa sealed the win in injury time. The Japanese showed the difference in class from the opening whistle, with Ueki threatening with an early header while Tanaka’s attempt moments later clipped the woodwork. ... Koreans start with a bang! But will that be enough? Korea Republic 3-0 Vietnam Ji So-yun ensures Korea Republic kick start their #WAC2022 campaign on the right note with a brace against Vietnam in Group C! A self goal also helped Korea's cause. Earlier today Japan defeated Myanmar by four goals. So if goals difference is to be considered fo the numero Uno spot in the group, then this one goal will prove of a great value. #afc #football #footballpilgrimage #footballnews #footballbusiness #footballfans #footballmanagement #womenssports #vivafootballmagazine #sportsmedia #sportsjournalism #sportsbusiness #sportsevents #sportsmanagement #sportsmarketing #asianwomen #fifa