SEA Games: Amid venue woes, women’s football kicks off

By Jonas Terrado

Games Tuesday

(Biñan Football Stadium, Laguna)

4 p.m. — Vietnam vs Thailand

8 p.m. — Philippines vs Myanmar

Women’s football gets underway at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna amid more problems encountering the 30th Southeast Asian Games.

The national women’s team faces Myanmar in the featured match at 8 p.m. while defending champion Vietnam battles Thailand in the 4 p.m. opener.

Action in the distaff side comes amid logistical issues also hounding the upcoming competitions.

Philippine defender Hali Long complained Sunday of how the team had to wait for hours for the rooms to be fixed while coach Let Dimzon expressed disappointment over the quality of food served during an afternoon press conference.

PHISGOC, on the other hand, sent a late media advisory about the scheduled 12 noon presscon at the Whitewoods Hotel.

The said advisory was sent through email shortly before 2 a.m.

The Philippines is eyeing a podium finish after placing fourth two years ago in Kuala Lumpur.

Source: Manila Bulletin