Philippines beat Timor Leste 4-0 in SEA Games 31 opener
The Philippines defeated Timor Leste 4-0 in the first match of Group A in the men’s football at the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) in the northern province of Phu Tho on May 6.
Phu Tho (VNA) - The Philippines defeated Timor Leste 4-0 in the first match of Group A in the men’s football at SEA Games 31 in northern Phu Tho province on May 6.
Thousands of spectators attended the match at Viet Tri Stadium, which is set to host 10 games, including those of the hosts Vietnam, from May 6-21.
Defender Christian Rontini gave the Philippines the lead in the 21st minute.
The Philippines were then able to capitalise on errors by the Timor Leste defensive line to secure a 4-0 victory.
On May 8, Timor Leste will face Myanmar, while the Philippines will play Vietnam.
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The footballers of the Philippines. (Photo: VNA) 
