Asian Games: Filipinas on course for Japan QF duel after loss to China

Inquirer.net - Sep 21, 2026

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine women’s football team was relegated to a presumptive quarterfinal matchup with defending champion Japan after being handed a 5-1 loss by China in its final Group G match in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Hopes of getting at least a draw

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