Mona Alowais was given early tests with a couple of long range efforts from the Philippines, with the Saudi Arabia custodian doing well to keep them out.

Alowais, however, could do nothing in the 16th minute when Philippines won the ball high up the pitch through Meryll Serrano, who then cut it back for Sofia Harrison-Wunsch to sidefoot home.

After weathering the early storm, Saudi Arabia defended better as a unit and were able to keep the score intact until the half-time whistle.

The Southeast Asian side, however, were not to be denied after the interval, needing only 10 minutes to double their advantage.

Despite being surrounded by Saudi players, Chandler McDaniel was able to nod the ball into space for Serrano to smash past Alowais.

Philippines pressed home their dominance with the third in the 81st minute with Alexa Pino cutting inside Shuruq Alhwsawi before bending the ball into the top corner.