Azkals shut out Laos 2-0 in AFC Challenge Cup | Inquirer Sports

Azkals shut out Laos 2-0 in AFC Challenge Cup

/ 09:20 PM May 22, 2014

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine men’s football team shutout Laos 2-0 Thursday to boost its semifinals bid in the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup held in Addu City, Maldives.

Azkals. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

After settling for a scoreless draw against Afghanistan on Tuesday, the Azkals finally found the back of the net as Simone Rota connected in the 40th minute.

Patrick Reichelt doubled the lead with a header in the 65th minute. Phil Younghusband had a chance to bury Laos with another goal but bungled an attempt in the 72nd.

The victory, a first for the Philippines over Laos, gives the Azkals four points in group B.

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