World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Uzbekistan defeats Philippines 5-1

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BULAKAN, Sep. 8, 2015 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (Asian Qualifiers) : Uzbekistan defeated the Philippines by a big score of 5-1 (halftime: 3-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulakan.

Rashidov and Sergeev scored dual goals

Uzbekistan dominated the first half thanks to goals from Ahmedov ('1), Rashidov ('14) and Sergeev ('43). Leading 3-0 at the break, the Uzbeks further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Sergeev '65 and Rashidov '80).

The result put the Uzbek second in Group H with 6 points. The Philippines is third with 6 points. In their next game, Uzbekistan will meet Bahrain at the Philippine Sports Stadium on October 8, while the Philippines will face North Korea.

Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group H

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Overview

Philippines at the World Cup

  • Never qualified
  • 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)

Uzbekistan at the World Cup

  • Never qualified
  • 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
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Philippines
1:5
Uzbekistan
1:5 (0:3)
  • 8 September 2015
  • 20:00
  • Bulakan

Second Round Group H

TeamPts
North Korea9
Uzbekistan6
Philippines6
Bahrain3
Yemen0

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