PH’s semifinals hopes take hit after loss to Thailand

The Philippine males’s soccer group in the course of the match vs Thailand within the 2026 Asean Hyundai Cup at New Clark Metropolis Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine males’s soccer group’s semifinal hopes within the Asean Hyundai Cup suffered a vital blow after a 1-0 loss to Thailand on Tuesday at New Clark Metropolis Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac.

Waris Choolthong scored within the 84th minute at hand the Philippines a stinging house defeat and left the hosts on the point of elimination in Group B.

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Goalkeeper Patrick Deyto was one of many causes the match stayed scoreless till Choolthong got here by for the guests.

Coach Carles Cuadrat’s facet remained on three factors with one win and two defeats after three matches heading into its group-stage finale in opposition to Malaysia on Saturday in Kuala Lumpur.

The Philippines sits in fourth place behind Thailand, which stayed on prime of the group with 9 factors, whereas Myanmar and Malaysia have six factors apiece.

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The defeat additionally left the Filipinos needing assist to succeed in the semifinals.

They have to beat Malaysia convincingly and hope Thailand defeats Myanmar.

In the meantime, Thailand improved to a few wins in as many matches with out conceding a purpose.