After beating Mexico 1-0 last week thanks to a CJ Bott banger the Ford Football Ferns take on the Philippines in a behind closed doors international friendly at Titan Stadium, Cal State, Fullerton today.

Here’s what you need to know…

Squad news

Grace Jale and Hannah Wilkinson are still ruled out after testing positive for COVID-19, and remain in isolation. Midfielder Malia Steinmetz is also now in isolation after testing positive earlier this week. Annalie Longo withdrew from the tour after tearing her ACL and MCL against Mexico, while Aniela Jensen has joined the squad, having played a key role in the Junior Football Ferns’ FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign in Costa Rica last month.

About the Philippines

The Philippines have been on an upward trajectory of late, having qualified for their first FIFA Women’s World Cup when they reached the semi-finals of January/February’s AFC Women’s Cup and winning the AFF Women’s Championship in July. They are led by former Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic.

This will be the first time the Ford Football Ferns and the Filipinas have met in international football.

Philippines squad

The Philippines this week named a 27-player squad for this international friendly:

Goalkeepers

Kiara Fontanilla, Kaiya Rose Jota, Olivia McDaniel, Inna Palacios

Defenders

Reina Bonta, Malea Cesar, Jessika Cowart, Sofia Harrison, Hali Long, Eva Madarang, Dominique Randle, Tara Shelton

Midfielders

Tahnai Annis, Anicka Castañeda, Sara Eggesvik, Carleigh Frilles, Reinna Gabriel, Kata Hawkinson, Jessica Miclat, Camille Rodriguez, Jaclyn Sawicki, Merryl Krysteen Serrano

Forwards

Sarina Bolden, Isabella Flanigan, Katrina Guillou, Chandler McDaniel, Quinley Quezada

How you can follow the match

The Ford Football Ferns take on the Philippine women’s national team in a behind closed doors international friendly on 6 September, 5pm KO local time/7 September, 12pm KO NZT at Titan Stadium, Cal State University, Fullerton

Watch on our YouTube channel and follow our social media channels for updates and photos from the game

Article added: Tuesday 06 September 2022