PH football teams finish fourth in SEA Games

Photo from Kuala Lumpur SEA Games Twitter account.

The Philippine football squads finished in fourth place both in the men’s and women’s division in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games.

But the under-22 squad ended its campaign with a 2-1 victory over Timor Leste Thursday UM Arena Stadium in Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur.

Same could not be said for the Malditas, who lost 1-3 to Thailand over at UiTM Stadium in Shah Alam.

Jarvey Gayoso’s brace helped the Philippines wind up with six points on two wins and three defeats in the football tournament.

Gayoso first put the Philippines up, 1-0, in the 13th minute before Timor Leste equalized just before the halftime break.

The 20-year-old striker saved his best for last, squeaking a goal at the 94th minute to end the Filipinos’ run on a high note.

Women Football Match Between Malaysia vs Philippines at Stadium UiTM Shah Alam on 15 August 2017. Photo by Faeiz Shah | MASOC

Meanwhile, the Malditas faced a 3-0 deficit against Thailand before Hali Moriah Long scored off a Marnelli Dimzon assist to give the Philippines its lone goal in added time.

The Philippines had three points after a victory and three defeats in the women’s tournament.