AFC Asian Cup
Bjorn Kristensen scored all four goals as Philippines moved to seven points, with the sides to face off again on Tuesday.
“We knew this wouldn’t be an easy match, and it required a lot of intensity to secure the victory. I’m very happy with the team and the effort the guys put in - they fought hard to win duels and one-on-one battles, which worked well,” said Cuadrat.
“To see the team truly willing to win despite long travel and some minor injuries makes me very proud of the guys.”
“To see the team truly willing to win despite long travel and some minor injuries makes me very proud of the guys.”
Philippines led 2-0 going into the break before Timor-Leste pulled one back two minutes after the restart, only for Cuadrat’s side to restore their advantage almost immediately, which pleased the Spanish tactician.
“It was very important for us that after they scored, we immediately understood we had to go for the third and even the fourth goal, and it happened.
“The most important thing is that the players took the situation very seriously, but it also serves as a reminder that we cannot relax, as conceding a goal right at the start of the second half is something we have to improve.”
“It was very important for us that after they scored, we immediately understood we had to go for the third and even the fourth goal, and it happened.
“The most important thing is that the players took the situation very seriously, but it also serves as a reminder that we cannot relax, as conceding a goal right at the start of the second half is something we have to improve.”
Player of the Match Kristensen believes the team’s character will play a huge role in the Southeast Asian side’s bid to earn qualification, with Tajikistan level on points with them.
“It’s always good to score goals. Four goals doesn’t happen every game, so I have to take this moment and enjoy it. And tomorrow, we have to prepare again. The team is doing good. We have a big squad with us now, and you can see we changed a lot. I think we will be prepared,” said Kristensen.
“It’s always good to score goals. Four goals doesn’t happen every game, so I have to take this moment and enjoy it. And tomorrow, we have to prepare again. The team is doing good. We have a big squad with us now, and you can see we changed a lot. I think we will be prepared,” said Kristensen.
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