PHILIPPINES' FINEST FINALLY FLYING HIGH

After years in lower leagues, Cardiff custodian Etheridge set for historic EPL debut

HONG KONG - In the Philippines, where basketball rules the sporting scene and soccer is a minor player, Neil Etheridge is hoping he can make a positive impact with his Premier League debut this weekend.

Goalkeeper Etheridge will become the first player from Southeast Asia to feature in England's top flight when he makes his debut on Saturday afternoon for Cardiff City at Bournemouth.