Philippines battles Maldives at AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Source: news.source.bworldonline
The Philippines is set to face Maldives in their opening match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at New Clark City Stadium in Capas, Tarlac. The match is crucial for the Philippines as they aim to secure a spot in the 2027 Asian Cup, following their absence from the 2023 tournament. The team, led by Coach Albert Capellas, is looking to build on their recent success in the Asean Championship-Mitsubishi Electric Cup.
Key Points
The Philippines will play Maldives in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at New Clark City Stadium in Capas, Tarlac.
The Philippine team, led by Coach Albert Capellas, is aiming for a winning start in Group A to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup.
The team is motivated by their recent performance in the Asean Championship-Mitsubishi Electric Cup, where they reached the semifinals and defeated Thailand.
Key players include Manny Ott, Jesper Nyholm, Amani Aguinaldo, Jarvey Gayoso, Sandro Reyes, Bjørn Kristensen, Randy Schneider, and Josef Baccay.
The Philippines faces competition from Tajikistan, who are also in Group A and are considered a strong rival.
