Needing a performance worthy of their reputation, the Philippine Azkals stood up and delivered.
The national football team, its back against the wall, demolished Bangladesh, 3-0, as it etched another historic mark in the Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup group stage qualifying last night at the Aung San Stadium in Rangoon, Myanmar.
Before a tiny group of flag-waving Filipino fans, Ian Araneta ended his scoring slump with an ice breaker before Filipino-Spanish standout Angel Aldeguer Guirado struck twice in the second half as the Filipinos advanced to the finals of the prestigious tournament for the first time since its establishment in 2006.
“On to the final eight. What a sweet victory! History in the books once more! Thank you everyone for your undying support,” Azkals skipper Aly Borromeo said on his Twitter.
It was a massive victory for the Filipinos, who badly needed a win entering the match to stay alive after being held to two draws in their first two matches against Palestine (0-0) and Myanmar (1-1).
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