The Philippines and Palestine fight for a place in next year’s Asian Cup in Australia after both nations advanced to the final of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup in Maldives on Tuesday.

Palestine upset Afghanistan 2-0 and the Philippines, represented by the Azkals, ousted host Maldives 3-2 in extra time in the semifinals played at the National Stadium in the capital Male.

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