Camille Naredo

The Philippine men's national football team celebrates a goal against Myanmar in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, December 5, 2025 at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiangmai, Thailand. PFF/PMNFT

The Philippine men's national football team celebrates a goal against Myanmar in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, December 5, 2025 at the 
700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiangmai, Thailand. PFF/PMNFT

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17649398515796R0A8855.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The Philippine men&#x27;s national football team celebrates a goal against Myanmar in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, December 5, 2025 at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiangmai, Thailand. PFF/PMNFT" width="960"/>The Philippine men&#x27;s national football team celebrates a goal against Myanmar in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, December 5, 2025 at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiangmai, Thailand. PFF/PMNFT</div>The Philippine men&#x27;s national under-22 team is off to a triumphant start in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, powering past Myanmar 2-0 on Friday night at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiangmai, Thailand.Alex Monis opened the scoring in the 19th minute, lashing in a strike off a fine cross by Dylan Demunyck.An own goal by Latt Wai Phone five minutes after the restart put the Philippines firmly in control, 2-0.The Philippines could have killed the game off eight minutes later, but Demunyck&#x27;s goal was disallowed as Otu Banatao was offside during the build-up.Gavin Muens had his own opportunity in the 70th minute, but his powerful attempt from long range was blocked by the Burmese &#x27;keeper, and Banatao&#x27;s header off the rebound went well over the bar.Myanmar had its chances late, but their best effort hit the post.With the result, the Philippines took the top spot in Group C ahead of their showdown against Indonesia on Monday, December 8.The top team in each of the three groups as well as the best second-placed team will advance to the semifinals.

The Philippine men's national under-22 team is off to a triumphant start in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, powering past Myanmar 2-0 on Friday night at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiangmai, Thailand.

The Philippine men's national under-22 team is off to a triumphant start in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, powering past Myanmar 2-0 on Friday night at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiangmai, Thailand.

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Football: PH men overcome Myanmar for winning start to SEA Games

Camille B. Naredo,

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Published December 05, 2025 09:04 PM PHT

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