Philippines Whip Indonesia 4-0 To Become First Team To Make AFF Suzuki Cup Semis

Unheralded Philippines made history in the AFF Suzuki Cup by turning into the first group to fit the bill for the elimination rounds with a diversion to extra.

The squad, also known as ‘The Azkals’ coached by Thomas Dooley from the United States, pulled off a major shock by whipping 2010 runner-up Indonesia 4-0 in a Group A match at the My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam, yesterday.

The Philippines, making it to the AFF Suzuki Cup semifinals for the first time, had already beaten Laos 4-1 at the same venue on Sunday.

Group A host, Vietnam, also moved closer to a semifinal spot after beating Laos 3-0 in another match at the same venue tonight.

Vietnam, winner of the cup in 2008, was held to a 2-2 by Indonesia in their first match.

Based on the AFF Suzuki Cup format, the top two teams in Group A and B, move into the semifinals.

Group B hosted by Singapore, also involves Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar. – Bernama
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