Philippines vs. Nepal – Friendly Match Preview

Nepal

FIFA Rank Nepal – 160 Philippines– 130 April 11, 2014 Doha, Qatar Live Updates Here

Philippines

 

Philippines have set friendly date with Nepal for their preparation of the AFC Challenge cup that kicks off in May 19. Philippines are grouped with Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Laos in group B of the Challenge cup and they will be preparing themselves with couple of Friendly matches.

Nepal that played a 2-0 defeat to Yemen in their last Friendly match was good on possession but failed on final test. Nepal failed to create serious goal scoring opportunities and look puny at the front line.

Although the league’s best goal scorer Karna Limbu was introduced for the first time in the squad, he was introduced late to show any impact in the game.

Philippines are ranked high above Nepal in the FIFA Ranking. Ranked 130^th, Philippines are 30 position ahead of 160 placed Nepal.

Nepal’s Last Five Matches

Team	FIFA Rank	Result	Score
Pakistan	158	Tie	1-1
India	152	Won	2-1
Afghanistan	127	Lost	0-1
India	152	Lost	0-2
Yemen	185	Lost	0-2

Nepal has three defeats in their last three matches.

Philippines’ Last Five Matches

Team	FIFA Rank	Result	Score
Pakistan	158	Won	3-1
UAE	61	Lost	0-4
India	152	Tie	1-1
Malaysia	141	Tie	0-0
Azerbaijan	91	Lost	0-1

In their two different recent encounters with SAFF Nation, Philippines has won one against Pakistan and drawn 1-1 to India.

Nepal can be boosted back with Biraj Maharjan’s presence who missed the Yemen Friendly match due tovisa problem, while young sensation Bimal Gharti Magar could also return to gain some experience with the senior side who missed Yemen Friendly match due to his examinations. Meanwhile Bharat Khawas could miss the Philippines friendly match who is currently training with Nepal Army for second lieutenant.

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