The U19 Philippine football team failed to qualify for U20 AFC after a heartbreaking defeat against the Thais. They conclude the qualis on a winning note. For more youth soccer news, follow us here!
Coming into the match, Afghanistan have the upper hands and the favor to win the game over the underdog U19 Azkals. The Afghans win against the host Oman, will give them a huge advantage and just one win and 3 points away to keep the AFC dream alive. But the Azkals had a different plan, which was to spoil the chance of Afghanistan for the U20 AFC. For other world soccer news, you may visit our website for great content and analysis of soccer matches across the globe.
After not producing a high note and goalless actions in the first half, Coach Pedimonte’s boys found their way to the net goal in the second half to seal the game away from Afghanistan. Thanks to Kamil Jaser Amirul quickly crossed and drove through the goal in the 83rd minute.The Afghanistan’s chances for AFC Cup dream had bitterly ended from the hands of the Filipinos. The Philippines finished third in the group while Afghanistan finished fourth place.
Thailand crushes the chances of U19 Azkals for U19 AFC
The quest for the AFC U20 spot is on the edge of the cliff as the Philippines faced the mighty Thailand to bolster and keep the chances for the Asia Cup alive. The game between these two Southeast Asian rivals produced a back and forth scoring and tight defense that eventually led to a heartbreak.
On the same date, Afghanistan upset the host Oman 1-0, before the packed action match between Thailand and Philippines.
Azkals took an early 1-0 lead against the Thais during the seventh minute mark with a goal by defender Martin Merino. But the euphoria did not last long, as the Thais were able to level the score in the 14th minute through midfielder Thanakrit Laorkai. The Filipinos got the lead back during the 28th minute by midfielder Kamil Jaser Amisul. This goal shook and terrified the Thai but they were able to manage to level the score before the half-time break.
The second half led us to a tight match by giving each team no chances of taking the lead until the last minute of the full time. Peeranan Buakai tallied the winning goal for the ties during the 89th minute mark after beating goalkeeper Cesar Castro and sending the u19 Azkals to home and not qualify for the AFC Cup.
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