Philippine men’s football team in motion in the course of the Tri-Nation Friendlies at Rizal Memorial Stadium. –PFF PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine men’s football team rolled past Guam, 5-1, on Wednesday in a winning begin to the Tri-Nation Friendlies at Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Debutant Cole Mrowka scored the opening goal early on to establish a dominant showing by the Filipino booters in the primary of two scheduled friendlies in a span of six days.
Mrowka, attached with Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew, struck six minutes after kickoff in a fitting begin to his stint with the national team.
Jarvey Gayoso doubled the lead within the 18th before Santi Rublico produced his first international goal before halftime because the Philippines went up 3-0.
Levi Burg pulled one back for the visitors before the Philippines added two more, all from Andre Leipold.
Leipold’s goals got here within the 63rd and near the ultimate whistle.
The hosts will face Myanmar on Tuesday at the identical venue to wrap up the Tri-Nation campaign, which is geared toward preparing the team before the Asean Hyundai Cup that starts next month.
Myanmar and Guam square off on Thursday as a part of the Tri-Nation schedule.
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