00:00In the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024, our Philippine men's national football team will advance to the semifinals of the tournament after defeating Indonesia last night with a score of 1-0.
00:13That's what our teammate Daryl Oclares will repeat.
00:18In the first time since 2018, our Philippine men's national football team will return to the semifinals of the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup.
00:29After defeating Indonesia last Saturday night with a score of 1-0,
00:41both countries were unable to score in the first half,
00:44but at the 63rd minute, Bjorn Christensen scored a penalty kick due to a handball violation by Indonesia.
00:53Christensen calmly scored the goal and the Philippine team's ticket to the semifinals.
01:01In the interview with head coach Albert Capillas,
01:04he was eager to show the determination of his team despite having a short break before facing Indonesia.
01:23Capillas feels the continuous support of Filipino football fans, especially now that they will play in the semifinals.
01:54The group A top seed Thailand will face the Philippines in the two-legged semifinals,
02:02first in December 27 in the Rizal Memorial Stadium and in December 30 in Bangkok.
02:08Daryl Oclares for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
