Former Chelsea youth player Phil Younghusband scored a brace as Philippines ended Sri Lanka s 2014 FIFA World Cup dreams on Sunday.
After a first-leg 1-1 draw, the Philippines were 4-0 winners over Sri Lanka in the second leg to cement their spot in the second round of AFC World Cup qualifying.
Midfielder Emelio Caligdong scored a 19th-minute opener for the hosts in Manila before striker Younghusband s first goal on 43 minutes effectively sealed the result.
Second-half strikes from Spanish-born midfielder Angel Guirado and a second from Younghusband this one from the penalty spot wrapped up the easy win.
Elsewhere, Laos needed extra time to progress against Cambodia, 8-6 on aggregate.
After Cambodia won the first leg 4-2, a 4-2 reverse for Laos e…