The Philippine and Mongolia game on Wednesday was an exciting affair to say the least with the Philippine's Emelio “Chieffy” Caligdong and Phil Younghusband making goals and winning the game 2-0 during the first leg of their AFC Challenge Cup qualifying duel.
It was the Philippine team's first home victory in three years. Caligdong came through in the 42nd minute while Younghusband doubled the cushion in the fourth minute of second-half of injury time.
“It was a pity we didn’t score more,” Philippines German coach Hans Michael Weiss said. “It was a good match because we were attacking and controlling the ball and playing technically advanced football. A 3-0 or 4-0 score would have been fair.”
During the game the Mongolian team played on the backfoot. The Azkals were able to hold the ball for long periods but found it hard to get through the solid Mongolian defense.The Filipinos led the game and became so dominant that its goalkeeper worked like an outfield player. The team are slated to play against the Mongolians in Ulan Bator on March 15.
It was the Philippine team's first home victory in three years. Caligdong came through in the 42nd minute while Younghusband doubled the cushion in the fourth minute of second-half of injury time.
“It was a pity we didn’t score more,” Philippines German coach Hans Michael Weiss said. “It was a good match because we were attacking and controlling the ball and playing technically advanced football. A 3-0 or 4-0 score would have been fair.”
During the game the Mongolian team played on the backfoot. The Azkals were able to hold the ball for long periods but found it hard to get through the solid Mongolian defense.The Filipinos led the game and became so dominant that its goalkeeper worked like an outfield player. The team are slated to play against the Mongolians in Ulan Bator on March 15.
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