Azkals left winger Chieffy Caligdong capitalized on the perfect pass from Angel Guirado to score and defeat Vietnam, 1-0, in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 on Tuesday, November 27.
The lone and winning goal for the Philippines came at the 86th minute of the thrilling Game 2 of the Group Stage held at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The victory gave the Azkals a chance to play against Myanmar and keep the hope to enter the tournament’s semi-finals alive.
Caligdong was initially replaced in the starting lineup for the game, but he came back and successfully made that crucial shot. Azkals defenders particularly goalkeeper Ed Sacapaño did a great job stopping last minute counterattacks of the Vietnamese squad.
Garnering three points for the win, the Philippines places second to Thailand in the Group A ranking.
The lone and winning goal for the Philippines came at the 86th minute of the thrilling Game 2 of the Group Stage held at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The victory gave the Azkals a chance to play against Myanmar and keep the hope to enter the tournament’s semi-finals alive.
Caligdong was initially replaced in the starting lineup for the game, but he came back and successfully made that crucial shot. Azkals defenders particularly goalkeeper Ed Sacapaño did a great job stopping last minute counterattacks of the Vietnamese squad.
Garnering three points for the win, the Philippines places second to Thailand in the Group A ranking.