Jordan 3-1 Philippines
Having been held 0-0 by Syria in their opening match, Jordan knew they had no room for error against the Philippines.The hosts, however, were made to endure a frustrating first half by a Philippines side who went into the tie having lost to Turkmenistan (2-0) and Japan (3-0).
Jordan, to their credit, kept pressing and were finally rewarded in the 58th minute with forward Abdelrahman Alkhdour opening the scoring.
Jordan, to their credit, kept pressing and were finally rewarded in the 58th minute with forward Abdelrahman Alkhdour opening the scoring.
Philippines, however, refused to give up and defender Bacchus Dwyn Ekberg scored their first goal of the Qualifiers in the 78th minute to draw them level.
The equaliser forced Jordan to shift a gear and they were back in front in the 86th minute through captain Ibrahim Mohammad Sabra.
Victory was sealed by Amin Husam Abukhalifa in the second minute of added time as Jordan moved to the top of the standings.
The equaliser forced Jordan to shift a gear and they were back in front in the 86th minute through captain Ibrahim Mohammad Sabra.
Victory was sealed by Amin Husam Abukhalifa in the second minute of added time as Jordan moved to the top of the standings.
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