Push Admin

Azkals U23 pummels Timor Leste in SEA Games football opener

Article (news)

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt=" Photo from Philippine Football Federation website" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/sports/05/06/azkals-562022.jpg"/><figcaption>Photo from Philippine Football Federation website</figcaption></figure></div>The Philippine Azkals U23 dominated Timor Leste via a 4-0 emphatic win to open their 31st Southeast Asian Games campaign on a strong note in Vietnam Friday. The Philippine football team made sure to dictate the tempo of the match as Christian Rontini found the back of the net at the 11th minute. Team captain Stephan Schrock’s free kick found Rontini, who scored through a header, in front of the goal for a 1-0 early lead. Dennis Chung stretched the Philippine advantage to 2-nil after a Dennis Chung goal at the 56th minute. Once again, Schrock provided the pass to the running Chung, who was able to avoid Timor Leste’s goalie.Almost 20 minutes later, it was Jovin Bedic’s turn to tally a goal for the Azkals to make up for his sorry miss in the 58th minute when he narrowly missed the goal. At the 81st minute, Oskari Kekkonen put the nail on the coffin of their opponent with a goal off a back assist from Oliver Bias.The Philippine team is eyeing to advance to the semifinals despite being drawn into Group A where the defending champion Vietnam is also placed.They will also face in the group stage the runners up Indonesia and Myanmar. In a report of the Philippine Football Federation, head coach Norman Fegidero hopes that they can reach their objective of qualifying to the semifinals for the first time since 1991.“We’ll take it one game at a time, but our objective is to be in the semi-finals of the SEA Games,” said Fegidero. “I’m very happy to have all the players in the team and having Schrocky on board will help the team reach our objective.”The Azkals U23 will next face the host country on May 8, Sunday.

The Philippine Azkals U23 dominated Timor Leste via a 4-0 emphatic win to open their 31st Southeast Asian Games campaign on a strong note in Vietnam.

Azkals U23 pummels Timor Leste in SEA Games football opener

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Sports

Azkals U23 pummels Timor Leste in SEA Games football opener

Karl Cedrick Basco,

ABS-CBN News

Published May 06, 2022 07:08 PM PHT

Read More:

Azkals U23

SEA Games

Football

Azkals U23

Southeast Asian Games

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.