Filipinas near AFC Asian Cup berth with 6-0 thrashing of Cambodia in qualifiers
The Filipinas officially moved closer to the tournament proper slated in Australia after grabbing six points and a superior +9 goal difference (GD) ahead of Hong Kong with its +1 GD as only the group winners are entitled to a spot in next year's staging.
Coming back from injury in style, Meryll Serrano, who involved herself in two goals in their 3-0 opening game against Saudi Arabia last Sunday, delivered a sensational brace for the Philippines.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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