Pinoy booters absorb 2-1 loss to Myanmar

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:46:03 +0000

BY JONAS TERRADO

Games Thursday

(Binan Football Stadium, Laguna)

4 p.m. – Vietnam vs Laos

(Rizal Memorial Stadium)

4 p.m. – Brunei vs Thailand

8 p.m. – Indonesia vs Singapore

THE Philippine U-22 team conceded a late second half goal and absorbed a 2-1 loss to Myanmar in the men’s football competitions of the 30th Southeast Asian Games  Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Myanmar celebrates after defeating Philippines in the SEA Games football preliminaries at the Rizal Football Stadium Wednesday. (Rio Leonelle Deluvio)

Win Naing Tun beat defender Amani Aguinaldo before sending the ball past goalkeeper Anthony Pinthus in the 79th minute to eventually give Myanmar the maximum three points at the expense of the home side.

Tun’s goal deflated an Azkals U-22 side that appeared to have gained momentum following Justin Baas’ goal shortly before halftime.

But the lack of finishing that came despite Stephan Schrock’s play at midfield and Jarvey Gayoso’s solid s
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