Metro Manila, Philippines – The Philippines missed out on a finals ticket at the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 after losing to defending champion Thailand, 3-1, in the second leg of the semifinals that went to extended time on Monday, Dec. 30.
After 90 minutes of regular play, plus stoppage time, the War Elephants had the lead, 2-1, on home soil at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
But the two teams faced a deadlock as the aggregate score in the two-legged semifinal series was 3-3, after the Philippine side won the first face-off with two goals.
Goal opportunities eluded both teams in the first 15 minutes of extra time, but Thai forward Suphanat Mueanta scored a goal at the 116th minute.
Pressed for time, the Philippines did everything it could to book its first-ever trip to finals, but failed with a full time score of 3-1 and a 4-3 aggregate score.
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