Philippines at the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers: Results, Schedule, and Lineup

The Philippine Men’s National Football Team is set to compete in the final window of the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday in Tajikistan.

A victory against the host nation will secure the Philippines’ return to the AFC Asian Cup.

The two sides will face off at 10:00 p.m. (Philippine time) at the Hisor Central Stadium.

Match Recap:

• March 25, 2025: Philippines 4–1 Maldives
• June 10, 2025: Philippines 2–2 Tajikistan
• October 9, 2025: Timor-Leste 1–4 Philippines
• October 14, 2025: Philippines 3–1 Timor-Leste
• November 18, 2025: Maldives 0–2 Philippines

Current Group Standings (win–draw–loss):

• Tajikistan: 4–1–0
• Philippines: 4–1–0
• Timor-Leste: 1–0–4 (eliminated)
• Maldives: 0–0–5 (eliminated)

Only the top team in the group will advance to the AFC Asian Cup.

Lineup:

• Aguinaldo, Amani
• Bailey, Zico
• Deyto, Patrick
• Gayoso, Jarvey
• Holtmann, Gerrit
• Kammeraad, Quincy
• Kekkonen, Oskari
• Kempter, Michael
• Kristensen, Bjorn
• Leipold, Andre
• Linares, Enrique
• Mariona, Javier
• Mendoza, Kevin
• Monis, Alex
• Nyholm, Jesper
• Obermair, Raphael
• Ott, Manny
• Rasmussen, Sebastian
• Reyes, Sandro
• Sato, Daisuke
• Schneider, Randy
• Tabinas, Jeff
• Tabinas, Paul

However, Gerrit Holtmann will not be available for the match after leaving camp due to knee discomfort, according to the Philippine Football Federation. The team has opted to prioritize his full rehabilitation as he continues his recovery from knee surgery last December.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News