Kyrgyzstan taking on the Philippines in an ideal situation would have been nothing but a dead rubber but the rules of the 2019 Asian cup means both sides have a lot to play for. A win for either could make them a candidate for the four best third-place side that have a chance to go through to the next round. The game in Dubai also is an opportunity for the two teams to play with freedom something they have not been able to do under pressure. They have been bullied by much fancier teams and their fans have not been able to see their best yet. AFC Asian Cup 2019 Schedule in PDF: Download Asia Cup Football Full Timetable in IST With Fixtures, Matches, Team and Venue Details.

Vitalij Lux and Mirlan Murzaev are two players who will hold the key for Kyrgyzstan as the team goes out in search of goals. Pavel Matyash howler against China was the talk of the town and he was swiftly replaced by Kutman Kadyrbekov between the posts. It is highly likely the later will start once again after being more than assuring compared to the country’s former no 1.  Edgar Bernhardt is an all-action box to box midfielder and his job will be to drive his country forward and switch the attacking play. AFC Asian Cup 2019 Points Table: Latest Group-Wise Team Standings of 17th Edition of Men’s Football Championship Tournament of Asia.

Sven Goran Eriksson needs to get Phil Younghusband back into the starting eleven after the veteran striker was benched for the last two games. The skipper is an inspirational figure in the Philippines national team and has the talent to find the back of the net. Seasoned campaigner Stephan Schrock and Patrick Strauss also need to improve their game as they have looked below par so far in the campaign.

Both the sides are a work in progress as of now and would cancel each other out in this crucial game.

When is Kyrgyzstan vs Philippines AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match? Know the Date, Time and Venue Details

The AFC Asian Cup 2019 between Kyrgyzstan vs Philippines on January 16, i.e. Wednesday, is scheduled to begin at 7.00 p.m (IST), and it will be played at the Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai.

Where to Watch the Live Telecast of Kyrgyzstan vs Philippines, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match?

Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster of AFC Asian Cup 2019 in India. Hence, the live match telecast of Kyrgyzstan vs Philippines will be available on Star Sports' channels. The fans in south-east Asian regions and Australia will be able to see live match action on Fox Sports Network.

How to Watch the Free Live Streaming Online and Football Score Updates of Kyrgyzstan vs Philippines, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match?

Since Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster of AFC Asian Cup 2019 in India, the fans will be able to watch the live action through Star Sports' live streaming service, i.e. Hotstar.

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