The Philippines’ team competes with Malaysia’s team (black) during Ice Hockey round robin of the 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Kuala Lumpur on August 23, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRY
The Philippines gets a crack at the ice hockey gold medal in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games after staying undefeated in three matches.
The Filipinos’ biggest win yet was 2-1 victory over host Malaysia in penalty shootout Wednesday night.
The match went into overtime after a tied game at 7-7. Neither side scored in the extra five minutes, sending the game into a shootout.
The Philippines, which has defeated Singapore and Indonesia, will face Thailand for the ice hockey gold on Thursday .
The sport is being played for the first time in the regional games.