Philippine Azkals seize third place in 2012 AFC Challenge Cup | Inquirer Sports

Philippine Azkals seize third place in 2012 AFC Challenge Cup

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 07:01 PM March 19, 2012

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines held on to turn back Palestine, 4-3, and clinch third place Monday in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup in Nepal.

The Azkals barged into the scoring column early after a left-footed strike by Phil Younghusband in the third minute.

Palestine equalized but again Younghusband delivered this time on a penalty in the 25th minute.

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Juani Guirado and Angel Guirado kept the Philippines ahead with stellar goals after Palestine just wouldn’t go away.

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Juani, the older Guirado, struck the Azkals’ fourth final goal in the 70th minute after Palestine drew to within one, 2-3.

Angel Guirado meanwhile came through in the 41st minute that gave the Philippines a 3-1 cushion at the half.

Originally posted at 05:41 pm | Monday, March 19,  2012

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