The international friendly between Philippines and Nepal will take place at Rizal Memorial Stadium on Thursday at 04:30 pm IST.
On Thursday, the Philippines will go head-to-head against Nepal, aiming to secure a seldom seen triumph on the international stage. This encounter promises an intriguing dynamic as Nepal finds themselves in sharp contrast to the home team, currently enjoying their most prosperous period in years. The contrasting form of both teams adds an exciting element to the highly anticipated game at Rizal Memorial Stadium. The Philippines will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while Nepal will strive to maintain their impressive run of form. The clash between these two teams promises an exciting and closely contested match, making it a must-watch for football fans.
Considering the fact that the Philippines have not won consecutive matches since 2018, it is not surprising to note that they have suffered seven losses in their last eight matches. Despite securing a 5-1 win against Brunei towards the end of the previous year, they have encountered four successive defeats since then, managing to score only one goal. They conceded a total of ten goals in their away matches against Thailand, Kuwait, and Jordan. However, they displayed a spirited performance in their home game against Indonesia, where they narrowly lost 2-1.
Nepal had been unable to avoid defeat for more than two games for years but now they have managed to extend their undefeated streak to five matches. It is important to note that all of these matches took place on their home ground. Achieving four wins and a draw is an incredibly impressive accomplishment for a team which is currently positioned at 174th in the FIFA World Rankings. However, in their last two away matches, Nepal conceded a total of nine goals. They experienced a 2-0 defeat against Jordan and were brutally beaten 7-0 by Indonesia, almost a year before the upcoming match.
Philippines probable starting lineup: Etheridge, Curran, De Murga, Aguinaldo, Sato, Ingreso, Kekkonen, Ma. Ott, Rublico, Maranon, Poteria
Nepal probable starting lineup: Chemjong, Sa. Shrestha, Chand, Tamang, Khadka, Bista, Uparkoti, Lama, Dangi, N. Shrestha, Ghalan
Philippines
| Opponents | Score |
| Jordan | 0-4 (L) |
| Kuwait | 0-2 (L) |
| Indonesia | 1-2 (L) |
| Thailand | 0-4 (L) |
| Brunei | 5-1 (D) |
Nepal
| Opponents | Score |
| Laos | 2-1 (W) |
| Bhutan | 1-1 (D) |
| Laos | 2-0 (W) |
| Pakistan | 1-0 (W) |
| Bangladesh | 3-1 (W) |
The international friendly between Philippines and Nepal will take place at Rizal Memorial Stadium on Thursday at 04:30 pm IST.
| Philippines vs Nepal | Key Details |
| Date | June 15 (Philippines) |
| Venue | Rizal Memorial Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Philippines | 7:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Nepal | 4:45 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 4:30 pm (Thursday) |
Football fans in Philippines can catch the live action via One Sports.
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