The Philippines’ Azkals has exhibited unyielding confidence and great resolve in their match against Kyrgyz Republic despite their loss in a 3-0 match for the debut performance at the AFC Asian Cup 2019.
It was Kyrgyztan’s Vitalig Lux who managed to get past PH defenses with amazing passes from his teammates scoring an incredible hat trick at the 24th, 50th and 77th minute that sealed their win.
The Philippines didn’t go down without a fight as Stephan Shrock managed to score the country’s first goal for the AFC Asian Cup 2019 during the 80th minute.
Prior to the match, the PH Azkals thanked their Filipino fans in the UAE who have showed their full support in watching their games.
Here’s their entire message for all OFWs below:
“The UAE is home to close to 1 million OFWs. Everyday, they work tirelessly to provide for their families who are thousands of miles away. If there’s one thing this tournament has showed us, it is that the heart of the Filipino perseveres; it stops at nothing, to make sure that their families are taken cared of. Maraming Salamat sa inyong suporta. Seeing Filipinos in the crowd gives us the will to move forward, despite any challenge.”
