GOLD COAST, Australia — The Philippines reached next year’s World Cup in Brazil after scoring twice in five minutes to beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup playoffs on Thursday. Angela Beard volleyed home in the 47th minute on the Gold Coast in Australia and Jaclyn Sawicki added a second with her head to secure passage to the global showpiece for only the second time. READ: Japan routs Filipinas in AFC Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals Australia, China, Japan and South Korea have also qualified for Brazil, courtesy of making the Asian Cup semi-finals. One last spot remains up for […]... Keep on reading: Philippines beats Uzbekistan to reach 2027 Women's World Cup