Ulaanbaatar: A dramatic 93rd minute winner from debutant Gerrit Holtmann kept the qualification hopes of Philippines alive as they secured a vital 1-0 win over Mongolia in their AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round clash in Ulaanbaatar.
Whilst the loss formally eliminates Mongolia, Philippines now head into their final Group B match against Palestine in a strong position to reach their second AFC Asian Cup.
The hosts goalkeeper Munkh-Erdene Enkhtaivan was impressive throughout and after having saved a 77th minute penalty from Patrick Reichelt it looked as though he had earned the hosts a share of the spoils, only for Holtmann to pop up with the late winner. .....
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10MA TOPICS! [MONGOLIA FA] [AFC ASIAN CUP] Qualifiers Final Round Group B: Mongolia 0-1 Philippines
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