INAMIN ni Sara Eggesvik ng Team Philippines na hindi magiging madali ang kanilang susunod na laban sa FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Gayunman, naniniwala siya na lalaban ng husto ang Pilipinas kontra Norway sa group A sa Auckland sa darating na Linggo.

“We have to restart again and think of the next game,” pahayag ni Eggesvik patungkol sa kanilang final Group A match.

“We have to take advantage with what we have. We want to see if we can create trouble and be competitive. To keep our heads down and keep fighting,” dagdag niya.

Kung papalarin na manalo laban sa Norway, tatanghaling Group A winners ang Pilipinas at aabante sa Round of 16 laban sa Japan or Spain Naniniwala si Eggesvik sa kakayahan ng team.

“Going to the knockout stage, that would mean a lot. From being a small football country, we can inspire a lot of girls and boys to start playing football and show that it is possible to do something great although you are from the Philippines,” paliwanag ng 26-year-old na si Eggesvik.

Sinabi ni Eggesvik, na nagmula sa Davao City, na palagi niyang maaalala ang kanilang panalo laban sa New Zealand.

“I remember getting the ball in the box and just crossed it. It was an amazing header by Sarina (Bolden) over three defenders. It was a team effort. I am just so gladk and grateful. I am so proud of this team,” dagdag pa ni Eggesvik,na ipinanganak sa coastal city na Bodo, Norway.

“It shows we can compete at this level and we will keep on fighting. It shows that it is possible to get a win, to get a goal and get points from our games. That motivates us,” dagdag pa niya.

“We have always believed in ourselves even when we lost and played bad games. We will keep on playing hard.”