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Filipinas suffer defeat to South Korea in friendly


The Filipinas suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of South Korea in an international friendly Friday at the Icheon Sports Complex.

Choe Yuri, who plays for Birmingham City in England, broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute after a miscue in the Filipinas’ backline.

Ji Soyun then doubled the home side’s cushion with a free kick in the 76th minute. It was the 33-year-old midfielder’s 71st goal for her country in 157 appearances.

Asian Young Footballer of the Year 2013 awardee Jang Selgi then capped off the rout with a goal in the 88th minute.

Mark Torcaso’s side will try to bounce back this Monday at the same venue with kickoff at 6 p.m. Manila time.

South Korea XI: Choo Hyoojoo, Lee Eunyoung, Shim Seoyeoh, Cho Sohyun, Ji Soyuh ©, Casey Yujin Phaia, Chun Garam, Jang Selgi, Lee Youngju, Kim Jungmi, Go Yuna.

Philippines XI: McDaniel (GK), Cowart, Long, Annis, Bolden, Eggesvik, Frilles, Beard, Harrison, Chan, Quezada.

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