The Philippine men\u2019s football swept its matches in the Manila Tri-Nation Friendlies, capped by a 5-1 win over Myanmar at Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result extended the national team\u2019s unbeaten streak to 15 months, dating back to the start of the 2027 AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Asian Cup Qualifiers in March 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also boosted the team\u2019s morale ahead of the ASEAN Championship, also known as the Hyundai Cup, where they will meet Myanmar again on July 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Philippines will also face Laos (Aug. 1), Thailand (Aug. 4) and Malaysia (Aug. 8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Myanmar\u2019s Than Paing tested Philippine goalkeeper Michael Falkesgaard with a composed 1v1 in the 25th minute, while a goal by the same forward was correctly ruled out in the 38th minute due to an offside infringement by passer Mg Mg Lwin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder Jeff Tabinas broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time, tapping in at close range after a methodical buildup in the final third, with Andre Leipold providing the assist. It was Tabinas\u2019 sixth for the national team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Come the second half, the Philippines asserted full control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul Tabinas doubled the lead in the 54th minute and substitute forward Sebastian Rasmussen struck in the 80th minute off a Scott Woods through-ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Myanmar sliced the deficit when Win Naing Tun scored from the center mark reset in the 82nd minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Philippines immediately responded when Andrei Leipold scored in the 89th minute off the break — his third goal in the series; and Rasmussen completed a brace in stoppage time with a similar left-wing transition play to seal the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Philippines opened the friendlies on Wednesday night by powering past Guam, 5-1, marking its return to the Rizal Memorial pitch 18 months after beating Thailand in the 2024 ASEAN Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday, Myanmar whipped Guam, 6-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Team manager Patrick Reichelt underscored the importance of home matches and winning momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEvery game at home is very important — to keep the fans going, to keep our confidence going. And the reality is we haven\u2019t lost in 15 months. That matters,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The crowd, composed of some 4,500 paying fans, was entertained at halftime by Grimace, one of the mascots of event sponsor McDonald\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through its partnership with the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), the fast food giant continues to celebrate and support the football community, aligning with its role as an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PFF president John Anthony Gutierrez hailed the result as an important milestone for the national program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTonight was a historic night for Philippine football. Myanmar has never been easy to beat, and to win by this margin against one of ASEAN\u2019s most competitive sides is something the entire Filipino football community should be proud of,\u201d he said, as quoted by the PFF website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe last time we met them, right here at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, we could only manage a draw. Tonight, the team came out with a completely different level of intensity and the result reflects how much this program has grown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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