PHILIPPINES SHINE REACH WORLD CUP Uzbekistan Philippines Highlights AFC Women s Asian Cup

Uzbekistan and the Philippines meet at the Gold Coast Stadium as the playoffs get underway at this year's Asian Cup. Despite both sides losing in the quarterfinals, they still have an opportunity to secure World Cup qualification with a win today. Uzbekistan aiming to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in their history. It would be just a second appearance for the Philippines. The team in blue, Uzbekistan, with the first chance of the game. In the 25th minute, Mila Karacik unable to keep the effort down. Just a minute later, Karacik involved again, this time with the pass inside. That's the shot from Mama Karimova with not enough pace behind it to trouble Olivia McDaniel in goal, who's able to smother the ball and keep things at nil-nil. Ten minutes or just a little less before the break. Philippines with their biggest chance of the first half so far. Angela Beird from close range, unable to get the ball past Matuna Yoninkolova in goal. So nothing to separate the two sides at halftime. Into the second half, with just a minute gone. The Philippines on the attack, coming down the right wing. Nail Guy with the cross inside and what a finish at the back post. Angela Beird, who's a first time on the volley, inside of the left foot, in off the crossbar. What a way to open up the scoring here. A wonderful team goal from the Philippines and the perfect start to the second period of play. Not long later, 52nd minutes, Jael Marie Guy on the ball again. It's another inviting delivery to the back post and what a lovely from Jacqueline Sawicki. She heads it back across and into the far corner, just like Angela Beird moments before her first goal of the competition as well. Now the Philippines with a two-goal cushion in control of this playoff time. 64th minutes, confidence running through their veins. The Philippines looking for a third to literally seal the deal and they do so. Sara Egesvik from close range, forcing the save from Janin Kolova. One of an hour still to go. Is there a way back into this for Uzbekistan? Chance here inside the box. Khabib Ulayeva is the shot on target. Olivia McDaniel stands her ground. The near post is able to come up with a relatively comfortable save in the end. One last chance for the Philippines for the cherry on top in the 79th minute. Frias with the cheeky little back heel into the path of Ariana Marque. Still a solid second half display, guarantees World Cup football for the Philippines next summer. While it's heartbreak for Uzbekistan, who must now try to qualify at the Inter-Confederation playoffs. Final score, the Philippines 2, Uzbekistan 0.