Halftime: Azkals lead HK, 1-0, on James Younghusband header

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MANILA, Philippines — James Younghusband opened up the scoring for the Philippines as the Azkals take a 1-0 lead over Hong Kong at the end of the first half of their Fifa international friendly Tuesday at Mongkok Stadium in Hong Kong.

Younghusband scored on a header — rising above his defender — in the 33rd minute off the delivery by Stephan Schrock.

Hong Kong went for the equalizer four minutes later but to no avail with Neil Etheridge holding his ground.

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