The Philippine men's national football team faces defending champions Thailand in the second leg of the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup semifinals, seeking to secure a place in the finals.
The Philippine men's national football team aims to secure their place in the championship round of the 2024 Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup as they face defending champions Thailand in the second leg of the semifinals on Monday, December 30, 2024. The match will be held at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. The Philippines took the lead in the first leg, winning 2-1 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila last Friday.
This victory ended a 52-year winless streak against Thailand, who are seven-time Asean champions. The last time the Philippines triumphed over Thailand was during the Jakarta Cup in 1972. Last Friday, Kike Linares scored the winning goal in stoppage time, with an assist from Paul Tabinas after a free kick by Zico Bailey. Over 7,100 spectators witnessed the stunning victory against the War Elephants. A win or a draw for the Philippines in the second leg will guarantee their spot in the finals. Head coach Albert Capellas acknowledges the importance of the first leg win but emphasizes that the job is not yet finished. He is preparing his team for a challenging atmosphere in Thailand while urging his players to recover quickly. This marks the Philippines' first semifinal appearance since 2018 under the guidance of Spanish coach Albert Capellas. Capellas expressed his belief in his players and their growing confidence. The match kicks off at 8 p.m. (Manila time)
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