PH Azkals dumps Guam

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines went spellbound in the second half but had built enough cushion in the first to carry them to a 3-0 victory over Guam Tuesday night in the Fifa-sanctioned international friendly at Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.

Angel Guirado was a goal away from a hat trick as he scored for the Azkals in the seventh minute and in the first-half injury time.

The Fil-Spanish scored on a header just before halftime as he connected with Dennis Cagara, who delivered a fine free kick.

Guirado opened up the scoring for the Azkals, who finally notched a victory in the series of international friendlies, with a curling effort.

Carli de Murga doubled the Philippines’ early edge, 2-0, with a goal in the 12th minute.

The Philippines was held to back-to-back draws against Malaysia and Indonesia in the past matches.