In the opening match, the Philippines unexpectedly lost 1-2 to Myanmar in the group stage of the 2025 SEA Games women's football. Filipino-American striker Mallie Ramirez left a strong impression with a goal in her first time wearing the national team jersey. Philippines.
The American striker scored the equalizer in the 69th minute after the ball bounced off a Jessika Cowart header, although her team still lost on the evening of December 5.
"That was my debut match, that goal was very meaningful. Cebu people, that goal is for you" - Ramirez shared.
Despite not being able to secure at least one point, the new recruit of the Philippines team affirmed that the team's spirit has not collapsed. She believes that the team will come back stronger in the remaining stages of Group A.
Ramirez (white - first from left) believes he will win against Vietnam (Photo: PHF)
"I think we have to be stronger in the next match. It's not the result we wanted, but we will keep trying and we will win," she said in an interview with Cignal .
After an unfavorable opening match, the Philippines will enter an important encounter with the Vietnamese women's team tomorrow (December 8). By defeating this opponent, coach Mai Duc Chung and his team will secure a place in the semi-finals.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/chan-sut-goc-my-tin-philippines-se-thang-tuyen-nu-viet-nam-196251207195118948.htm
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