Forget about the promising start and the complicated scenarios. The Philippines’ campaign to qualify in the AFC Challenge Cup now boils down to one final game.
Battle-weary yet pumped up, the national booters look to nail a spot in the final tournament in 2012 when they face a confident Bangladesh squad in their last match of group qualifying at the Aung San Stadium here on Friday.
Running third in the four-team bracket with two points after two draws, the Azkals’ qualification hopes rest on the 3:30 p.m. duel (5 p.m. in Manila) with the Bangladeshis who are coming off a stunning 2-0 win over Myanmar Wednesday night.
A win—regardless of the margin and regardless of the result of the match between Palestine and Myanmar—will be enough for the Azkals.
Another draw will mean elimination for the Azkals and send Bangladesh through to the next round.
Only the top two teams here will advance to the next round to join India, Maldives, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, which have already qualified from their respective groups.
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