THE Philippines squandered a two-goal lead and drew with Pakistan, 2-2, on Tuesday in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung, Indonesia.
The Pinoy booters failed to maintain their lead after Sandro Reyes and Bjorn Kristensen scored in the 24th and 32nd minute, with Kristensen’s goal on a penalty kick.
Pakistan quickly regrouped with Muhammad Ali Akbar Khan scoring early in the second half in the 47th minute, before Abdul Shahzad equalized in the 62nd to salvage a point in the match.
With the result, the Philippines is now in the bubble in its bid to progress in the medal rounds.
After its loss to Vietnam, 1-0, the Philippines gained a point along with Pakistan, but the Philippines is in third due to a better goal difference ahead of its final group stage match against Thailand on Friday.
The top teams in each of the two groups play for the gold medal match with the second-best squads in each of the two groups play for bronze.
PMNT will have to win against Thailand, the reigning second placers in the ASEAN Hyundai Cup, on Friday to have a chance of making it in the bronze medal match.
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