Asian Cup 1996 Qualifiers : Hong Kong beats Philippines 8-0
KOWLOON, Jan. 30, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 (Qualifiers) : Hong Kong defeated the Philippines by a big score of 8-0 (halftime: 8-0), in a qualifying game for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup on Tuesday.
The result put Hong Kong top of Group 2 with 3 points. In their next game, Hong Kong will meet third-placed Macau on February 1, while the Philippines will face China.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Hong Kong at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1956)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Third Place (1956) Fourth Place (1964)
Philippines at the Asian Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
Hong Kong
8:0
Philippines
8:0 (8:0)
- 30 January 1996
- Kowloon
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 3 |
 China | 3 |
 Macau | 0 |
| Philippines | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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