After two rounds, the Philippines national football team has earned 2 points from consecutive draws. The team secured a 1-1 tie against Laos, thanks to a crucial goal by Sandro Reyes.
Despite dominating the match under head coach Albert Capellas, the Philippines missed opportunities to claim victory. The hosts, Laos, initially took the lead when Michael Baldisimo inadvertently scored an own goal in the 34th minute at the New Laos National Stadium.
Following the setback, the Philippines intensified their efforts, culminating in Sandro Reyes’ equalizer in the 77th minute.
With draws against Myanmar and Laos, the Azkals now sits in third place in Group B of the ASEAN Championship, with 2 points. Only the top two teams from each group will advance to the next stage.
The Philippines’ next match is against Vietnam on December 18 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. This encounter will be pivotal, as Vietnam currently holds second place in the group.
Laos 1-1 Philippines – Statistics
| Statistic | Laos | Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 24.3% | 75.7% |
| Shots on Goal | 2 | 5 |
| Shot Attempts | 13 | 14 |
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
