[August 17, 2024 – Harmon, Guam] The strength of impact players made the difference for Guam in its 1-0 win over Mongolia in the Group B tournament opener of the EAFF U15 Women’s Championship 2024 Friday in Dalian, China PR.
Tianna Magday, a late first-half substitute, scored the eventual game winner in the 59th minute connecting on a corner kick from teammate Iliana Figueroa that slipped past Mongolia’s goalkeeper, Michidmaa Munkhbold.
“Our biggest strength was our deep reserve,” said Guam captain Hope Hutapea. “We have girls who can come off the bench and make an immediate impact on the game. They bring in fresh legs which is very valuable in China’s heat. The team can keep a good rotation of girls which maintains the level of intensity and play on the field. It was also one of our reserve players – Tianna – that put us up 1-0 to win. .....
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