PH blanks Nepal, 4-0, in 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers; Mariona scores penalty

The Philippine Men’s Under-23 National Team closed their 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Nepal at the Republican Central Stadium in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Javi Mariona, who traces his roots to Cagayan de Oro, converted a penalty in the 39th minute to double the lead before halftime. Otu Banatao, Dov Cariño, and Sandro Reyes also found the back of the net to seal the win.

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