Philippines defeat Tajikistan

The Philippines' starting XI versus Tajikistan (c/o the Football Federation of Tajikistan)

The Philippines secured back-to-back victories to bolster their quest to make it to the Olympic women's football tournament in 2020 with a 3-1 come-from-behind victory against Tajikistan at the Hisor Central Stadium.

After they spotted the hosts a goal in the 26th minute through Gulsunbi Khalimova, the ladies managed to get things even through Shelah Cadag five minutes later.

With the scoreline remaining level into the halftime break, the Philippines took the lead through Sara Castaneda in the 50th minute, then provided the insurance cushion with a penalty conversion in the 76th minute.

The wins keeps the Pinays level on points with Chinese-Taipei, although the latter has the clear edge on goal difference after 9-0 thrashings against the hosts and Mongolia, whom the Philippines will face next on November 11.

PFF announce Azkals friendly with Fiji

Azkals back in action in a few weeks

With the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Tajikistan already set this coming March 27, the Philippine Football Federation recently announced that it will be holding an A-level International Friendly for its Senior Men's National Team against Fiji on March 22 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

This would be the Azkals' second-ever friendly against a side from the Oceania Football Confederation, following their October 2014 friendly against Papua New Guinea that also took place at Rizal Memorial.

Tickets are already available via SM Tickets, with options for PhP 50, 100, 200 for fans to purchase.

In addition, tickets for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Tajikistan are also available, but the ticket prices are PhP 100, 200, and 300, respectively. However, bleacher seating is not an option, per AFC regulations.