Hyundai Cup: PH bounces back with dominant win over Laos
- On Saturday, the Philippine men's football team defeated Laos 4-1 at New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane, securing their first 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup points with a second-half scoring surge.
- Philippines coach Carles Cuadrat shifted to a 4-3-3 formation after a 4-1 loss to Myanmar last Tuesday, though the team fell behind early when Damoth Thongkhamsavath struck in the seventh minute.
- After Somsanid received a red card in the 14th minute, the visitors dominated with 25 attempts; John Lucero equalized in the 47th minute, sparking the Philippine comeback.
- Jarvey Gayoso converted a 60th-minute penalty for his sixth international goal, and Daisuke Sato sealed the victory with an 88th-minute header, keeping Philippine semifinal hopes alive in Group B.
- The Filipinos face Thailand on August 4 at New Clark City Stadium in Capas, followed by a trip to Kuala Lumpur to face Malaysia on August 7 for their final Group B matches.
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Hyundai Cup: PH bounces back with dominant win over Laos
MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine men’s football team put on a goalscoring spree in the second half to beat Laos, 4-1, and pick up its first victory in the Asean Hyundai Cup on Saturday in Vientiane. John Lucero’s equalizer shortly after the restart sprung some life back for the Philippine squad that put itself behind seven minutes into the match when Damoth Thongkhamsavath struck the opener for the home side. READ: Lack of key players helps do…
A 2-0 victory against Malaysia at home in the Rajamangala Stadium propelled the Thai national team to the top of Group B in the ASEAN Cup 2026.
Thailand defeated Malaysia 2-0 with goals from Yotsakon and Teerasak, securing a top spot in Group B of the 2026 AFF Cup. Watch the match at Rajamangala Stadium.
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