The Malditas trailed almost the entire match after Nepalese striker Bimala Chaudhary punched a header goal at the ninth-minute mark of the game.

The Philippine squad strived hard to earn a goal but found difficulty in piercing the opposition backline of the ranked-101st team for the entirety of the match. 

It was only in the last minute of regulation after Tahnai Annis delivered for the Filipinas’ first goal to tie the match, 1-1. 

The Malditas fought hard to break through from a draw and immediately went back on the offensive. 

Substitute Camille Wilson delivered the winning goal in the 92nd minute after a cross from Camille Rodrigues to open up their qualifying bid on a winning note. 

“Getting the game-winning goal was unbelievable. Got to give credit to the whole team, we all played as a team. We all played hard until the final minute,” Wilson expressed.

Malditas will compete against Hong Kong on September 24, 6 pm at the same venue in hopes to qualify for the Asian Cup in India next year.