Randy Schneider stars in his debut for the Philippines within the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at Latest Clark City Stadium. –AFC PHOTO
Randy Schneider placed on a powerful debut because the Philippines defeated Maldives, 4-1, Tuesday to kick off its campaign within the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at Latest Clark City Stadium in Capas, Tarlac.
Schneider’s assist arrange the second goal within the early goings while his first international goal gave the Philippines the needed cushion to secure the utmost three points in the ultimate phase of the continental qualifiers.
The 23-year-old got the beginning after months of anticipation when the Philippines pursued the midfielder who relies in Switzerland. Schneider, whose mother is a Filipino, secured his Philippine passport earlier this 12 months.
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Coach Albert Capellas’ side led 2-0 within the quarter-hour of play behind Jefferson Tabinas’ opener within the sixth minute and Bjorn Kristensen’s strike off Schneider’s pass within the 18th.
But Maldives made the sport interesting within the 62nd when Ali Fasir beat Philippine keeper Kevin Ray Mendoza to chop the deficit in half, just for Schneider to reply with the goal within the 77th that restored a two-goal advantage.
One other debutant, substitute Josef Baccay, also made an impression when he assisted Sandro Reyes for the house side’s fourth goal of the evening that got here two minutes into stoppage time.
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Tabinas returned to national team duties after failing to suit up within the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup as a result of club commitments in Thailand for Buriram United.
Kristensen scored his sixth goal for the Philippines, constructing on his strong showing up front within the Philippines’ semis run within the Asean competition.
The Philippines claim the early lead in Group A despite having an identical three points with Tajikistan on goal difference. Tajikistan downed Timor-Leste, 1-0, at home in Dushanbe.
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The qualifiers resume in June with the Philippines hosting Tajikistan.
