Source : abs-cbnNEWS.comMANILA, Philippines – Joshua Beloya's goalscoring heroics in the dying minutes of the Philippines' match against Laos saw the Philippine U-23 football XI earn their first win in the ongoing 26th Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia.
The Azkals seemed headed for defeat but Beloya scored back-to-back goals to silence their opponents.
The Philippines took the early lead through Manny Ott, who scored a goal in the 7th minute.
However, Laos’ Lamnao equalized the game with a goal of his own in the 38th minute.
Lamnao later struck again to extend Laos' lead in the 46th minute.
However, Beloya caught fire late in the game and score a stunning brace.
Beloya's first goal came in at the 90th minute following a defense-splitting pass from Mark Hartmann.
Beyola was not yet done. Showing superb control and touch, he fended off a defender and fired past the Laos goalkeeper in the 93rd minute.
It was the Philippines' first win since losing to Vietnam and Timor Leste in the ongoing competition.
The Azkals seemed headed for defeat but Beloya scored back-to-back goals to silence their opponents.
The Philippines took the early lead through Manny Ott, who scored a goal in the 7th minute.
However, Laos’ Lamnao equalized the game with a goal of his own in the 38th minute.
Lamnao later struck again to extend Laos' lead in the 46th minute.
However, Beloya caught fire late in the game and score a stunning brace.
Beloya's first goal came in at the 90th minute following a defense-splitting pass from Mark Hartmann.
Beyola was not yet done. Showing superb control and touch, he fended off a defender and fired past the Laos goalkeeper in the 93rd minute.
It was the Philippines' first win since losing to Vietnam and Timor Leste in the ongoing competition.
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