Thailand 1-2 Philippines: a first defeat for the finalists in Bandung
The Philippines took their first win of the tournament in their last group match; Thailand still meet Indonesia in the final on 5 October.
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The Philippines beat Thailand 2-1 at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung on 2 October, in both sides’ third Group B match at the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
It was the first defeat of the tournament for Thailand. They had opened with a 4-0 win over Pakistan on 26 September and beaten Vietnam 2-0 on 29 September, so they end the group stage with two wins and one loss.
For the Philippines, it was a first win in three matches. They lost 1-0 to Vietnam on 26 September and drew 2-2 with Pakistan on 29 September.
The two sides last met on 4 August, when Thailand won 1-0 at New Clark City Athletics Stadium in Capas in the ASEAN Championship group stage.
On the same day, Vietnam beat Pakistan 4-2 in Jakarta. They play Harimau Malaya for third place at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on 5 October.
Thailand play Indonesia in the final at the same stadium on 5 October, kicking off at 9pm Malaysian time.
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