After gritty draw, PH booters seek vital win vs Myanmar

November 26, 2019 admin SEA Games, Sports

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:46:30 +0000

BY JONAS TERRADO

Games Wednesday

(Rizal Memorial Stadium)

4 p.m. – Myanmar vs Philippines

8 p.m. – Cambodia vs Timor-Leste

Dennis Chung of the Philippiens celebrates after scoring a goal against Cambodia during their men’s football match in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The match ended with a draw both scoring 1-1. (Mark Balmores)

Dennis Chung celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Cambodia during their men’s football match in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Monday . The match ended in 1-1 draw. (Mark Balmores)

THE national U-22 team aims to hurdle the first obstacle in its quest for a semifinals berth when it takes on Myanmar in the men’s football competitions of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Kickoff is set at 4 p.m. with the Young Azkals aiming to secure the maximum three points against a Myanmar side that placed fourth two years ago in Kuala Lumpur.

Getting a good result enhances the Philippines’ chances of making the semis for the first-time ever with the host nation on level terms with Myanmar, Malaysia and Cambodia after the first match day of the tournament ended in draws.

A late equalizer by 18-year-
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