00:00 The Filipinos gathered at a watch party in a mall in Manila Bay to watch the opener of the FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand.
00:11 KS and Sean are back.
00:13 Media media are far away from Dunedin, New Zealand.
00:17 Some fans of the Philippine Women's National Football Team gathered here in Ayala Mall in Manila Bay to express their support
00:27 for the first ever FIFA Women's World Cup in the Philippines.
00:34 In every goal attempt, goal possession and goal saves, their supporters are all out to cheer for the Pinay Booters.
00:41 Even though the Philippines did not make it to their match against World No. 20 Switzerland,
00:46 their fans are still cheering for them in the match that their idols showed.
00:52 Even though we lost, I'm still very happy because we get to the World Cup.
00:58 And I'm happier because they're still trying.
01:02 It's different from just watching it at your home.
01:04 There's an atmosphere, you can see the ultras behind us cheering.
01:08 It's a good atmosphere, the crowd's really supporting our team even though it was an unfortunate loss.
01:15 It was a good game, a great effort for the team. Good luck to the next games.
01:20 Also present at the free watch party was Azuri S. Sigmakati.
01:25 We're so amazed by Olivia McDaniel's saves.
01:29 It shows the heart that the Filipinos give to the game that we're fighting for.
01:37 Of course, this is history. Our support is all out for the Philippines.
01:42 Fight, Philippines!
01:46 As a representative of the national football team here in the Philippines,
01:49 long-time team member Camille Rodriguez is proud of the efforts of her teammates
01:53 who she has been with for one and a half years of training camp.
01:56 Just being here, it's such a special moment to be able to see all of our hard work
02:01 really be here on the biggest stage for footballing.
02:05 And I feel very proud to be Filipino.
02:08 I sent a message to the team before the game and I said, "Just trust me."
02:12 Because that's what it means to be a Filipino, right?
02:16 We believe in our abilities and we can do it together as long as we believe.
02:20 One of her favorite scenes in the national game against the Swiss team
02:25 was when Katrina Gilhieu scored a goal in the 16th minute of the game.
02:29 But it was offside.
02:31 My favorite part was when the Filipinas celebrated the goal
02:36 because it just showed that we can score.
02:38 And I felt like it was a long time coming.
02:43 Not just from this game, but that's really what the team has been working towards
02:48 which is to hold the ball more, to score goals.
02:50 And they showed in that moment.
02:52 It's just a matter of doing it again and again and again.
02:55 The next team to play against the Filipinas is the group stage number 2 team
03:01 at host country New Zealand on July 25 at Wellington Original Stadium.
03:07 KS and Sean PTV Sports.
