BJORN FOR THIS

Bjorn Kristensen fired four goals to carry the Philippines to a 4-1 win over Timor Leste in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match at the Territory Rugby League Stadium in Australia on Thursday.

The Filipino-Norwegian striker scored in the 15th, 31st, 49th and 56th minutes as the Nationals improved to a 2-1-0 win-draw-loss record.

Kristensen now has 14 goals for the Philippines in 12 games.

Team captain Paulo Gali was the lone bright spot for the Timorese after scoring in the 47th minute.

Both squads will face each other again on 14 October at the New Clark City Athletic Stadium at 7 p.m.