Filipina5 push Iran to limit before late defeat to open Futsal Asian Cup

AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup - Group B: IR Iran 1-0 Philippines

Hohhot: A late goal from the Islamic Republic of Iran secured a 1-0 victory in their opening match of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 as they saw off the Philippines on Wednesday morning.

Filipina5 push Iran to limit before late defeat to open Futsal Asian Cup

The Philippine Women’s National Futsal Team opened its AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 campaign in heartbreaking fashion, falling 1-0 to powerhouse Iran on Wednesday at the Hohhot Sports Centre. Nicknamed the Filipina5, the tournament debutants came close to securing a remarkable result, but a late goal from Maral Torkaman dashed their hopes. The ninth-ranked Team Melli Futsal Zanan secured all three points to begin their Group B campaig…