Filipinas football team starting XI vs Tonga. Photo from @PilipinasWNFT Twitter/Eric Berry
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women’s football team dominated Tonga anew with a 5-0 romp in an international friendly on Saturday before competing in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam this May.
Anicka Castaneda and Eva Madarang both delivered braces as Carleigh Frilles also scored a goal, drawing the first blood 13 minutes into action at Valentine Sports Park in Sydney, Australia.
Castaneda nailed her first goal at the 15-minute mark for a 2-0 lead before halftime. She brought the momentum in the second half, completing the brace in the 57th for a 3-0 spread before Madarang took charge.
Madarang made her first goal in the 71st minute before sealing the five-goal win at 85th.
The Filipinas blasted Tonga, 16-0, last week. Coach Alen Stajcic and the team completed their…
