Head coach Tom Saintfiet expresses confidence as the Philippine men’s football team prepares to host Iraq in the second leg of their World Cup and Asian Cup joint qualifiers.
Despite a narrow 1-0 loss to Iraq in their previous encounter, Saintfiet believes in his team’s potential to secure points.
Facing a formidable opponent, Saintfiet acknowledges the challenge but hopes for a positive outcome, emphasizing the advantage of playing on home turf with supportive fans.
Defender Amani Aguinaldo underscores the importance of fan support for their upcoming match. With a chance to climb the standings, the Philippines aims for an upset victory to improve their qualification prospects.
Iraq’s head coach, Jesus Casas Garcia, acknowledges the Philippines’ performance in the last match and anticipates a tough game.
Source: PhilNews24 | March 26, 2024
