Azkals settle for scoreless draw against Afghans in AFC Challenge Cup opener
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine men’s football squad settled for a scoreless draw against Afghanistan in its first assignment in the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup early Wednesday (Manila time) in Addu City, Maldives.
The kick-off of the match was delayed for an hour due to rough weather as the teams still needed to ride a boat going to the stadium.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Filipinos and the Afghans wound up with one point apiece at second place in group B behind Turkmenistan, which leads with three points after a 5-1 win over Laos.
The Azkals square off with Laos on Thursday night as the group stage continues.
RELATED STORIES
Article continues after this advertisementAzkals’ time to win AFC Challenge Cup
Azkals begin tough AFC campaign vs Afghanistan