Alen Stajcic lauds 'biggest ever win in Philippines team sport' | FIFA Women's World Cup

Summary

The speaker reflects on the emotional and historic victory of the Philippines women's football team in their second-ever World Cup match, where they defeated host nation New Zealand. This achievement is framed against the backdrop of the struggles other nations have faced to win matches over several World Cups. Despite moments of luck and close calls for New Zealand, the speaker highlights the team's hard work, unity, and heart. They consider this win one of the greatest achievements in the history of Philippine team sports, comparing it to Manny Pacquiao's individual success.

Takeaways

• 😲 Beating the host nation in a World Cup is an intense and emotional experience.
• 😢 The emotional atmosphere was palpable, with players and staff in tears after the victory.
• 🏆 This was the Philippines' second match in their first-ever Women's World Cup.
• 💪 The team's achievement is even more impressive when compared to the long history and investment other teams have made in women's football.
• 🌍 Countries like New Zealand, Korea, and Colombia have taken several World Cups to win matches, but the Philippines did it in just their second match.
• ⚽ New Zealand had several good chances and the VAR call, but luck played a role in the Philippines' win.
• 🙏 Despite New Zealand’s strong performance, the Philippines earned their luck through unity, hard work, and heart.
• 🇵🇭 This victory is one of the most significant moments in the history of Filipino team sports.
• 👊 Manny Pacquiao’s individual achievements are legendary, but this win for the Philippines’ women’s football team stands as one of the country's greatest team achievements.
• 📅 The Philippines achieved this level of success in only 18 months, a remarkable feat given the short preparation time.

Q & A

What does the speaker describe as the general mood after beating the host nation in the World Cup?

The speaker describes the mood as very emotional and raw. Almost everyone, including staff and players, was crying, and it was an overwhelming experience.

Why does the speaker mention tears spilling onto their eyes?

The speaker mentions that if tears were seen on them, they were probably from the other players and staff who were crying due to the emotional victory.

How significant is this win for the Philippines in the context of the World Cup?

The win is described as unbelievable and historic for the Philippines, especially considering it's only their second match in their first-ever World Cup.

How does the speaker compare the Philippines' achievement to other teams like New Zealand, Korea, and Colombia?

The speaker points out that it took New Zealand five or six World Cups to achieve their results, and teams like Korea and Colombia have also struggled for wins, whereas the Philippines achieved it in just their second match in their first World Cup.

What challenges does the speaker highlight that New Zealand faced during the match?

The speaker acknowledges that New Zealand had three or four significant chances, including a VAR decision and a shot that hit the inside of the post, indicating that New Zealand deserved something from the game.

What does the speaker say about the Philippines' progress in football over the last 18 months?

The speaker notes that the Philippines' progress has been remarkable, especially considering their limited football history, culture, and investment compared to other countries. The team has made huge strides in just 18 months.

How does the speaker explain the team's success in the match against New Zealand?

The speaker attributes the team's success to unity, work rate, heart, and some luck, which they believe was earned through hard work.

Why does the speaker believe this victory is a special moment in the history of Philippines team sports?

The speaker believes this is one of the biggest wins in the history of the Philippines team sports because it was a collective achievement on a global stage like the World Cup, rivaling individual accomplishments like those of Pacquiao.

What examples does the speaker give to highlight the importance of this win for the Philippines?

The speaker compares this victory to other major sports achievements in the Philippines, mentioning that while Pacquiao has achieved great individual success, this win is monumental for a team sport.

How does the speaker reflect on New Zealand’s performance despite the Philippines winning the match?

The speaker acknowledges that New Zealand played well and deserved something from the game, mentioning several chances and near-goals they had, but ultimately credits the Philippines' effort, teamwork, and fortune for their win.

Outlines

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🇵🇭 Emotional Victory for the Philippines in the World Cup

The speaker reflects on the profound emotional experience of defeating the host nation in a World Cup match, highlighting the significance of this achievement for the team. The victory is especially poignant given the tears and emotions shared by both staff and players. The speaker emphasizes the magnitude of this accomplishment, comparing it to the long histories of other teams like New Zealand, Korea, and Colombia, which have taken multiple World Cup appearances to secure victories. In contrast, the Philippines, in only their second match of their first World Cup, managed to achieve what many countries have worked years to do. The speaker also acknowledges the team's luck during the game, crediting their hard work and unity for earning this historic win. They conclude by noting this victory as one of the greatest achievements in Filipino team sports, comparable only to the success of individual athletes like Pacquiao.

Keywords

💡World Cup

The World Cup is an international football tournament where national teams compete for the title of world champion. In this script, the World Cup is the context in which the Philippines team has achieved a historic victory, beating the host nation. This emphasizes the magnitude of their success, particularly in their first-ever appearance at the tournament.

💡Host Nation

The host nation refers to the country that is organizing and hosting the World Cup. In this context, the Philippines team defeated the host nation, making their victory even more remarkable. It highlights the emotional and symbolic significance of beating the team that is playing on its home ground.

💡Emotional

Emotion is a key theme in the script, as the speaker describes the overwhelming feelings experienced by the players and staff following their historic win. The word 'emotional' reflects not only the joy of the victory but also the unity and hard work that led to this moment, as many participants were seen crying.

💡Unity

Unity refers to the strong sense of togetherness and teamwork among the Philippines squad. The script highlights how the players worked together with heart and dedication, contributing to their success. It is this unity that allowed them to overcome challenges and earn their historic victory.

💡VAR

VAR, or Video Assistant Referee, is a system used in football to review decisions made by the on-field referees. In the script, VAR played a crucial role in a decision that affected the game, underscoring the close and competitive nature of the match. This mention adds to the tension and drama of the victory.

💡Luck

Luck is mentioned in the context of the Philippines team's victory, acknowledging that while they played with heart and unity, some fortune was on their side. For example, New Zealand had several near-goals, and a VAR call worked in the Philippines' favor. This suggests that both skill and fortune contributed to their win.

💡History

History is a central theme, as the speaker emphasizes that this victory is a milestone in the Philippines' football history and, more broadly, in the history of Philippine sports. The achievement is compared to legendary moments in the country’s sports history, such as those by boxer Manny Pacquiao.

💡New Zealand

New Zealand is the host nation that the Philippines team defeated in this World Cup match. The script points out that New Zealand had several chances to score and had a longer football history compared to the Philippines. The win over such an established team makes the victory even more significant.

💡Investment in Women's Football

This phrase refers to the resources, time, and effort put into developing women's football programs. The script contrasts the history and investment in women’s football in countries like New Zealand, Colombia, and Korea with the relatively recent efforts of the Philippines. Despite having less investment and a shorter history, the Philippines achieved a significant victory.

💡Philippines Team Sport

This concept refers to the broader context of team sports in the Philippines. The speaker highlights that this victory may be one of the biggest achievements in the history of Philippine team sports, underscoring its significance. This is contrasted with individual sports achievements, like those of boxer Manny Pacquiao.

Highlights

Beating the host nation in a World Cup is very emotional and raw for the team.

All the staff members and players were emotional, many crying after the victory.

The speaker mentioned that some of the tears on their face were from others around them.

New Zealand's 15th or 16th match in a World Cup shows how long it can take for teams to win at that level.

Other teams like Colombia and Korea have only won one match each despite multiple World Cup appearances.

The Philippines achieved this in only their second match in their first World Cup appearance.

The speaker reflects on how far the Philippines team has come in just 18 months.

The speaker acknowledges New Zealand had multiple chances and a VAR call, making the game closer than the score suggests.

Despite luck playing a part, the team’s unity, work rate, and heart were instrumental in their victory.

The win marks a special moment in the history of Philippine team sports.

The speaker compares the achievement to Pacquiao’s individual accomplishments but highlights the significance of this victory for team sports in the Philippines.

The speaker notes the disparity between the football history, culture, and investment in women's football between the Philippines and other countries like Korea and Colombia.

The speaker credits both luck and hard work for earning this historic win.

The victory reflects the rapid progress made by the Philippines in women’s football despite limited resources compared to other countries.

The emotional and historic nature of the win positions it as one of the greatest achievements in Philippine team sports history.

Transcripts

the one how can you beat that beating

the host nation in a World Cup it's just

pretty Raw it's very emotional out on

the pitch

um just seeing all everyone just about

everyone every staff member every player

crying and you know they spilled their

tears on my eyes so if you saw any of

that on me it was probably theirs but it

was emotional for all of us it was it's

unbelievable and when you hear the

stories of how long it's taken other

teams to win World Cup matches in New

Zealand I think it was their 15th or

16th match so that's what five or six

World Cups you know I was just watching

Colombia and Korea before we left for

the match and you know the commentators

said that they both had one win each and

I know Korea has been to at least four

or five World Cups in Colombia has been

to three or four so the thing that we've

done it in our second match in our first

World Cup and

you know he can't really appreciate how

far we've come back from uh in the pack

compared to where those countries were

you know in terms of their football

history their culture their investment

in women's football for us to be able to

do this in 18 months and of course we

wrote our luck of course New Zealand you

know had three or four unbelievable

chances and the VAR call and the inside

of the post and you know if it was a

true reflection of a football match they

deserve something in the game but you

know as I said the unity and work rate

and heart from the team was was special

and

we had some luck but we also earned our

luck and for that it's just a special

moment in the history of Philippines

team sport I don't know if there's been

a bigger win

um you know obviously Pacquiao

individually but for team sport it would

have to be one of the best achievements

in the history of the country