Philippines vs Myanmar

Philippines put on a clinical attacking display to thrash Myanmar 5-1 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila on June 9. Sebastian Beraque was the standout performer, netting twice to cap a dominant afternoon for the hosts. Jefferson Tabinas broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time (45+1') before Paul Bismarck Tabinas doubled the lead just after the restart (54'). Beraque made it three in the 80th minute, but Myanmar pulled one back on 82 minutes to keep a foothold. André Leipold then restored the three-goal cushion on 88 minutes before Beraque sealed the rout deep into stoppage time (90+1'). A Myanmar goal had been ruled out for offside in the first half. For Philippines, the emphatic scoreline underlines their attacking depth and sends a clear signal ahead of upcoming competition. For Myanmar, it was a chastening evening in the Philippine capital, though a late consolation showed they kept competing until the final whistle.