Myanmar teams kick off SEA Games football against Philippines
THE group-stage football matches of the
33rd Thailand
SEA Games continue today, with Myanmar’s U22 men’s team and senior women’s
team set to face the Philippines in their opening fixtures.
In the women’s competition, Group B
begins today at the IPE Chonburi Stadium in Chonburi. Myanmar will play the
Philippines at 3:30 pm Myanmar Standard Time, while defending champions Vietnam
will take on Malaysia at 6 pm Myanmar Standard Time. With Myanmar, Vietnam, and
the Philippines all strong contenders for qualification, each head-to-head
match is expected to be a decisive one. Myanmar drew 1–1 with the Philippines
in their most recent encounter during the ASEAN Women’s Championship group
stage, and the team aims for an opening victory to strengthen its path to the
semi-finals.
Men’s Group C fixtures also commence
today at the Seven Hundredth Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai. Myanmar will
meet the Philippines at 5:30 pm Myanmar Standard Time. Group C comprises
Indonesia, Myanmar, and the Philippines. A win over the Philippines is essential
for Myanmar to bolster their chances of progressing. Myanmar’s U22 squad, led
by Japanese head coach Kurosaki, has not recorded a victory in recent international
tournaments and now hopes to break that run at the SEA Games. — Ko Nyi Lay/KZL
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