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U23 Azkals eliminated from SEA Games after Myanmar beating

Ryan Songalia

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U23 Azkals eliminated from SEA Games after Myanmar beating
The win was only Myanmar's U23 team's second in 14 years at the Southeast Asian Games

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine men’s U23 football team suffered a demoralizing 5-1 defeat at the hands of Myanmar on Sunday, June 7, effectively ending their Southeast Asian Games contention.

The Philippines started off positively, with Stallion FC midfielder Shirmar Felongco scoring the game’s opening goal at the 17-minute mark. But Myanmar quickly equalized when Nay Lin Tun scored at ’21, followed by Shine Thurato at ’46 to bring a 2-1 lead into half-time.

After the second half began, the Philippines’ chances unraveled completely. Ye Win Aung, Si Thu Aung and Kyaw Zin Lwin tacked on 3 extra goals to give Myanmar an insurmountable lead.

The Philippine campaign began encouragingly enough with a 0-1 loss to host team Singapore, but all momentum was seemingly lost when they dropped a 1-3 match to Cambodia in their next outing.

The win is just Myanmar’s U23 football team’s second at the SEA Games since 2001.

The Philippines will look to go home with a win on Tuesday, June 9 when they face Indonesia.

Rappler.com

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