Philippines and North Korea qualify for Women’s World Cup with top-six placings in Asian event
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The Philippines and North Korea secured their spots at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil after emerging victorious in the Women’s Asian Cup play-offs on March 19.
Angela Beard and Jaclyn Sawicki both netted just after half-time to seal a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan at the Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast and book the Philippines a ticket to their second straight World Cup.
Later on March 19 at the same venue, Hong Song Ok bagged a hat-trick while Kim Kyong Yong also scored, as North Korea thrashed three-time Asian Cup champions Chinese Taipei 4-0 to set themselves up for a first World Cup appearance since 2011.
Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei can still qualify for the World Cup despite their losses, with both teams moving into the inter-confederation play-offs for the quadrennial tournament.
Japan take on hosts Australia in the Women’s Asian Cup final at Sydney’s Stadium Australia on March 21. REUTERS
