Philippines vs Iraq Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Summary

In a qualifying match, the Philippines faced a challenging game against Iraq. Despite initial attempts by Santi Rublo, Iraq took the lead with a penalty in the 13th minute. They expanded their advantage with goals from Air Alamari and Fuad Galdo, making it 3-0 by the 40th minute. Rublo's persistent efforts were finally rewarded with a shot on target before half-time. Iraq continued to dominate in the second half, scoring two more goals through Zonic Ball and a corner kick, securing a decisive 5-0 victory.

Takeaways

• 🇵🇭 The Philippines faced Iraq in a match where they were trailing.
• ⚽ Santi Rublo had multiple shots in the first 20 minutes but failed to score.
• 🏟️ The Philippines conceded a penalty in the 13th minute leading to Iraq's first goal.
• 😔 Paul Tabina's foul on Ali Hassan resulted in the penalty for Iraq.
• 📈 Iraq scored two more goals within the first half, increasing their lead to 3-0.
• 🤕 Amman Aginaldo lost balance during a defensive play, contributing to Iraq's third goal.
• 🚨 The Philippines' goalkeeper Neil Etheridge struggled to save shots, including a brace by Iman Hussein.
• 🔄 Rublo's persistence paid off as he forced a save from Iraq's goalkeeper just before halftime.
• 🔄 Iraq continued their dominance in the second half, scoring their fourth goal in the 62nd minute.
• 🏆 Iraq scored their fifth goal through a corner kick, showing their set-piece efficiency.
• 🤔 The Philippines will need to address defensive lapses and improve their overall performance.

Q & A

What was the outcome of the match between the Philippines and Iraq?

The match resulted in a victory for Iraq, with a score of 5-0 against the Philippines.

Who scored the first goal of the match and how was it scored?

The first goal was scored by Iman Hussein of Iraq, after he earned a penalty in the 13th minute and managed to score despite the goalkeeper's attempt to save it.

What happened in the 30th minute that led to Iraq's second goal?

In the 30th minute, Iraq scored their second goal when Air Alamari was left unmarked for a follow-up shot, capitalizing on some space.

How did Iraq score their third goal?

Iraq's third goal was scored by Fuad after a scramble in the box, which ended up with the ball at his feet.

Who completed a brace in the match and how?

Iman Hussein completed a brace for Iraq, scoring his second goal just after the 40-minute mark when Amman Aginaldo lost balance while defending against him.

What was the situation for the Philippines' defense in the first half?

The Philippines' defense struggled in the first half, allowing three goals and failing to effectively challenge Iraq's attackers.

Did Santi Ruo have any successful shots on target in the first half?

Yes, Santi Ruo was able to make his third shot of the match on target just before the halftime break, forcing a great save from the Iraqi goalkeeper.

What was the score at halftime?

At halftime, the score was 3-0 in favor of Iraq.

How did Iraq score their fourth goal in the 62nd minute?

Iraq scored their fourth goal when Zonic received a chip pass into the area and managed to get past the defense to score.

What was the final goal of the match and how was it scored?

The final goal was scored through a corner set piece in the 77th minute, with another Iraqi player left unmarked to head in Alani's cross.

What was the菲律宾队的防守在这场比赛中表现如何?

菲律宾队的防守在这场比赛中表现不佳，他们在上半场就丢了三个球，并且在下半场也未能有效阻止伊拉克队的进攻。

Outlines

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🥅 Philippines' Early Struggles in Football Match

The Philippines' football team faces a challenging match against Iraq. In the first 20 minutes, Santi Rublo has multiple shots but fails to score. The team struggles to capitalize on opportunities, and in the 13th minute, Iraq earns a penalty after a collision between Paul Tabina and Ali Hassan. Despite goalkeeper Neil's effort, Hussein scores, putting Iraq ahead. The Philippines' defense continues to falter, allowing two more goals by Iraq before the 30-minute mark. The first comes from an unmarked Air Alamari, and the second follows a scramble in the box resulting in a goal by Fuad. The菲律宾s' goalkeeper, Neil, is unable to save both attempts. The narrative emphasizes the need for the Philippines to adapt their strategy.

Keywords

💡Penalty

A penalty in soccer is an indirect free kick awarded to the attacking team when a defensive player commits a foul within their own penalty area. In the script, Iraq earns a penalty in the 13th minute when Paul Tabina trips and collides with Ali Hassan. This is a critical moment as it leads to Iraq's first goal, setting the tone for the match's outcome.

💡Unmarked

An unmarked player is one who is not being closely watched or guarded by an opponent, often leading to open scoring opportunities. The script mentions 'air Alamari was left unmarked' which allows him to take a follow-up shot, illustrating the vulnerability of the Philippines' defense.

💡Brace

In soccer, a brace refers to scoring two goals in a single match. The script indicates that Iman Hussein completes his brace, meaning he scores his second goal, which is significant as it contributes to Iraq's lead over the Philippines.

💡Scramble

A scramble in soccer describes a chaotic and disorganized fight for the ball, often in the penalty area. The script mentions a scramble in the box, which ends with a goal for Iraq, highlighting the intensity and the菲律宾队的防守混乱.

💡Save

A save in soccer is when the goalkeeper prevents the ball from entering the goal. The script mentions 'Neil got a hand to it but Hussein manages to score anyway,' indicating a failed save attempt by the Philippines' goalkeeper.

💡Shot on Goal

A shot on goal is an attempt to score by kicking the ball toward the opponent's goal. Santi Ruo is mentioned to have a shot on goal, which is a key action in soccer as it directly threatens the opponent's goal.

💡Follow-up Shot

A follow-up shot is an immediate attempt to score after an initial shot has been blocked or missed. The script describes Alamari taking a follow-up shot, which is a common tactic used to capitalize on rebounds or disarray in the defense.

💡Final Third

The final third of the field is the area closest to the opponent's goal, often where the most goal-scoring opportunities occur. The script mentions Iraq having an early opportunity in the final third, indicating their offensive push and dominance.

💡Set Piece

A set piece in soccer is a situation where play is stopped, and the ball is put into play in a specific manner, such as a corner kick or free kick. The script describes Iraq scoring their fifth goal from a corner set piece, emphasizing the effectiveness of their strategic plays.

💡Defensive Balance

Defensive balance refers to the organization and positioning of a team's defenders to prevent the opponent from scoring. The script mentions Amman Aginaldo losing balance while defending, which disrupts the Philippines' defensive balance and leads to a goal for Iraq.

💡Keeper

A keeper or goalkeeper is the player who defends the goal and prevents the opposing team from scoring. The script mentions 'forcing a great save from aan,' referring to the Iraq goalkeeper's successful save, which is crucial in maintaining their lead.

Highlights

Santi Rublo had a couple of shots in the first 20 minutes but missed the target.

The Philippines earned a penalty in the 13th minute after Paul Tabina tripped Ali Hassan.

Iraq scored their first goal as Hussein managed to score a penalty despite Neil's attempt to save.

Iraq scored their second goal at the 30-minute mark with Air Alamari left unmarked for a follow-up shot.

Iraq scored their third goal just 6 minutes later after Amman Aginaldo lost balance trying to defend against Iman Hussein.

Hussein completed his brace, putting Iraq 3-0 up against the Philippines.

Santi Rublo made his third shot of the match, testing the Iraqi goalkeeper.

Iraq had a chance to score again right before halftime due to a backline error by Tabinas.

Iraq scored their fourth goal in the 62nd minute as Zonic received a chip pass into the area.

Iraq scored their fifth goal 15 minutes later through a corner set piece, with another Iraqi player unmarked.

The Philippines will have to address defensive lapses as they allowed multiple unmarked goals.

The Philippines' goalkeeper, Neil, struggled to make saves on key Iraqi scoring opportunities.

Santi Rublo's persistent attempts at goal were finally rewarded with a successful shot.

The match saw a series of defensive errors from the Philippines leading to easy scoring chances for Iraq.

Iman Hussein's brace was a key moment, showcasing his skill and impact on the game.

The Philippines will need to reevaluate their defensive strategy after conceding five goals.

The Iraqi team demonstrated a strong offensive performance with precise passing and scoring.

The match highlighted the importance of marking during set pieces, as Iraq capitalized on unmarked players.

Transcripts

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Philippines faces them once again in

this qualifying window in the first 20

minutes of the match Santi rublo had a

couple of shots but they went off Target

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hand side can they get more blue shirts

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earned a penalty as Paul tabina tripped

and collided with Ali hassim another

high ball played in and oh there a trip

here oh no I think it's going to be a

[Applause]

penalty Neil got a hand to it but

Hussein manages to score anyway so with

that here the question now is how will

the Philippines adapt how will the

Philippines change after that Iraq had

two more goals first at the 30-minute

Mark as air alamari was left unmarked

for a follow-up shot and a bit of space

but thenan galdo goes down and there's a

second goal for Ira the scramble in the

Box ends up at the feet of fuad and The

Rock go 2-0 up against the Philippines

in Manila then the second one was just 6

minutes later when Amman aginaldo lost

balance as he tried to defend against

Iman Hussein it's hard to boil down for

just one reason asman galdo was unable

to get that away and will be Neil Eid

unable to get the save as well as

Hussein completes his

brace now Up 3 nil against the

Philippines just after the 40-minute

Mark rublo was able to make his third

shot of the match but this time he was

able to test the a rocky keeper Santi

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from Santi it's still him and

Santi shot on goal we mentioned it a

while ago that maybe third times the

charm with regards to his shots and

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aan and right before the halftime break

IR Rock had a chance to score once again

as tabinas committed an error at the

backline and a m touch there coming from

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half Iraq had an early opportunity at

the final third another opportunity here

for Iraq straight away and almost an

opportunity and in the 62nd minute IR

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was able to receive the chip pass into

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that this kid has and that's really one

of the reasons why 15 minutes later they

scored their fifth of the match through

a corner set piece as another Iraqi

player was left unmarked Alani with the

cross and that is goal number five here

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