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The Iran women’s team face the uncertain prospect of returning home after a 2-0 defeat by the Philippines ended their Women’s Asian Cup campaign.

Sara Eggesvik and Chandler McDaniel scored the goals on the Gold Coast on Sunday night. It was the Philippines’ first win of the tournament, but they will need other results to go their way to qualify as one of the two best third-placed sides.