Philippine men's football team draws 1-1 with Laos

The Philippine men's football team drew with Laos 1-1 on Sunday in Vientiane, maintaining their position at No. 3 in Group B with two points.

Sandro Reyes scored an equalizer for the Philippines in the 77th minute to cancel out Michael Baldisimo’s own goal from the 34th minute of the first half.

Head coach Albert Capellas expressed disappointment over his team's performance, stating that they made one step backwards and need to raise their level against Vietnam on Wednesday at Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Philippine Football Federation president John Gutierrez emphasized the importance of an extra push in the upcoming matches, noting that every game is expected to be 50-50.

Vietnam remains unbeaten with six points, while Indonesia has four points, making these crucial matches pivotal for the Philippines' semifinal hopes.