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Philippines Ends ASEAN Cup with Win Over Thailand

Sean CelisOctober 3, 2026

Filipino-Norwegian Striker Delivers ASEAN Cup Victory Bjørn Kristensen scored twice as the Philippines ended its 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign by defeating Thailand 2-1 in Bandung. The Filipino-Norwegian striker struck in both halves, delivering a winning finish despite the Philippines missing the tournament’s medal rounds. Kristensen Gives Philippines Early Lead Against Thailand Lorenzo del Carmen...

Philippines Loses Tight FIFA ASEAN Cup Opener to Vietnam

Sean CelisSeptember 28, 2026

Early Strike Separates Vietnam and Philippine Football Teams The Philippine Men’s National Football Team opened the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup with a narrow 1-0 defeat against Vietnam. Nguyen Dinh Bac scored the decisive first-half goal before VAR erased Kenji Nishioka’s potential equalizer during a dramatic finish. Vietnam Edges Philippines in FIFA ASEAN Cup Opener Lorenzo...

Filipinas Exit Asian Games After Quarterfinal Loss to Japan

Sean CelisSeptember 26, 2026

Defensive Recovery Comes Too Late in Japan Defeat The Filipinas exited the Asian Games quarterfinals after Japan scored four first-half goals in a commanding 4-0 victory. The Philippines avoided further damage after halftime but suffered another final-eight elimination against the defending continental powerhouse. Japan Ends Filipinas’ Asian Games Campaign The quarterfinal unfolded Friday at Shizuoka...

Philippines Beats Kuwait for Historic Asian Games Win

Sean CelisSeptember 23, 2026

Aldeguer’s Late Penalty Delivers Historic Football Victory Andres Aldeguer converted an 89th-minute penalty as the Philippine Under-23 team defeated Kuwait, 2-1, at the Asian Games. The victory delivered the country’s first men’s football triumph at the continental multi-sport competition since its historic 1958 success. Philippines Ends Asian Games Football Win Drought The historic breakthrough at...

Filipinas Fall to China, Still Book Asian Games Knockout

Sean CelisSeptember 22, 2026

China Ends Group Stage Unbeaten Against Philippines The Filipinas suffered their first Asian Games defeat as China secured a commanding 5-1 victory in their Group G finale. Despite the heavy loss, the Philippines advanced into the knockout round as the tournament’s best third-placed team. China Hands Filipinas First Asian Games Defeat China controlled Monday’s Group...

Philippines U23 Falls to Vietnam in Asian Games Clash

Sean CelisSeptember 19, 2026

Young Azkals Face Elimination After Tough Asian Games Loss The Philippines U23 moved closer to Asian Games elimination after suffering a 2-0 defeat against Vietnam in Nagoya. A disciplined opening half kept Vietnam scoreless, but two late goals eventually broke Philippine resistance at CS Asset Minato Stadium. Philippines U23 Suffers Second Asian Games Defeat In...

Filipinas Beat Hong Kong as McDaniel Praises Teamwork

Sean CelisSeptember 18, 2026

Defensive Discipline Drives Asian Games Breakthrough Result The Filipinas strengthened their Asian Games quarterfinal bid with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Hong Kong in Gifu, Japan. Skye Leach and Mallie Ramirez supplied the goals, while Olivia McDaniel helped preserve the Philippines’ first tournament clean sheet. Filipinas Strengthen Asian Games Quarterfinal Push Skye Leach opened the...

Uzbekistan Beats Philippines 5-1 in Asian Games Opener

Sean CelisSeptember 16, 2026

Muens Red Card Changes Philippines’ Asian Games Opener The Philippines returned to Asian Games men’s football after 52 years but suffered a difficult 5-1 defeat against Uzbekistan. Gavin Muens’ early second-half dismissal transformed an already demanding opener at Nagoya City Minato Soccer Field. Uzbekistan Controls Philippines Asian Games Opener One Sports writer Kiko Demigillo chronicled...

Collins Strikes Late to Save Filipinas in Asian Games Draw

Sean CelisSeptember 15, 2026

89th-Minute Goal Keeps Filipinas Alive in Japan Campaign Natalie Collins scored an 89th-minute equalizer as the Filipinas salvaged a 1-1 draw against Uzbekistan in their Asian Games opener. The late strike ensured the Philippines began its 2026 women’s football campaign in Japan with one point. Collins Delivers Dramatic Filipinas Equalizer Lorenzo del Carmen of Tiebreaker...

Torcaso Uses Asian Games to Test Filipinas for World Cup

Sean CelisSeptember 11, 2026

World Cup Preparation Drives Filipinas Youth Evaluation Plan Mark Torcaso views the 2026 Asian Games as more than another tournament for the Philippine women’s national football team. With 2027 World Cup qualification secured, the Filipinas coach is using Nagoya to evaluate younger players against continental competition. Torcaso Approaches Second Asian Games Differently Kiko Demigillo of...

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