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IN PHOTOS: Scenes from Azkals’ historic win

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<p>The Philippine Azkals made history Tuesday night when they defeated Tajikistan, 2-1, to <a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/27/18/history-for-ph-football-as-azkals-beat-tajikistan-to-advance-to-asian-cup" target="_blank">secure passag</a>e to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. </p><p>This is the first time in Philippine football history that the men&#x27;s national team qualified for the continental showcase.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/27/18/football-kevin-ingreso-struggles-for-words-in-unbelievable-turnaround-for-azkals">Kevin Ingreso struggles for words in unbelievable turnaround for Azkals</a></li></ul><p>The hosts were supported by a boisterous crowd of 4,600 that trooped to Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila to witness the historic come-from-behind win.</p><p>Fans weren&#x27;t disappointed as the Philippines sealed the win in the 90th minute, 2-1, with a penalty kick from Azkals skipper Phil Younghusband, who scored his 50th international goal.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/27/18/football-asian-cup-not-50th-goal-is-what-matters-most-to-phil-younghusband">Asian Cup, not 50th goal, is what matters most to Phil Younghusband</a></li></ul><p>Relive the memorable match through the images below:</p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-1.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-2.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-3.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-4.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-5.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-6.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-7.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-8.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-9.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-10.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-11.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-12.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-13.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-14.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-15.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-16.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-17.jpg"/></div><div><img data-lazy="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/03/28/philippines-tajikistan-18.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Highlights of the Philippine Azkals win over Tajikistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. <cite>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div></div></div><p>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports website. </a></p>

<p>A victory at home, 50 goals by Phil Younghusband and an unprecedented achievement all made for an unforgettable night of Pinoy football.</p>

A victory at home, 50 goals by Phil Younghusband and an unprecedented achievement all made for an unforgettable night of Pinoy football.