PH Azkals hold Malaysia to a draw, 1-1

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals pushed Asian powerhouse Malaysia to its limit for a 1-1 draw Wednesday night in a FIFA International friendly at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

Fil-German Dennis Wolf squeezed in a header of a well-placed throw by Jason Sabio at the 34th minute that gave the Philippines a 1-0 lead.

The Philippines, ranked 157, looked well on its way for a stunning win before Malaysia, placed seven spots higher at 150, went for the equalizer at the 91st.