Azkal’s Caligdong strikes goal to give Philippines 1-0 lead

MANILA, Philippines—Chieffy Caligdong struck a goal in the 19th minute to give the Philippines a 1-0 lead over Sri Lanka in the 2014 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers at the Rizal Memorial Stadium Sunday.

The Azkals have created several scoring chances from the get-go despite a muddy and slippery pitch.

Heavy rain met the kickoff of the second leg between the Azkals and the Red Braves at the 77-year-old stadium in Manila.

A scoreless draw will be enough for the Azkals to advance to the second round of the qualifiers to face Kuwait.