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Rizal Memorial
Spectators: 7816 (Terracing: 5982, Seating: 1834, VIP seats: 0) Ian Bagongarao made the kick off and thus started the match. Hugh Ayson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jacob Canilao took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 7th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Berting Tulabing. Philippine Azkals's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 8 minutes, Jack Monzon mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Philippine Azkals and the Sarimanok FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Jack Monzon kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. In the 9th minute Hugh Ayson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Berting Tulabing saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Geronimo Benedicto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Berting Tulabing having to interfere. Sarimanok FC's Ali Dorlas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ian Bagongarao in the 17th minute of play. With a little luck, Sarimanok FC's Ali Dorlas got control of the ball when Tito Bengco tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hugh Ayson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Sarimanok FC's Ali Dorlas got control of the ball when Tito Bengco tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tito Bengco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Ali Dorlas made a huge save. Tito Bengco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Ali Dorlas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Philippine Azkals booed when Sarimanok FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jeric Emperio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ali Dorlas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ian Bagongarao, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ian Bagongarao received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Ali Dorlas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Sarimanok FC were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Philippine Azkals's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Jacob Canilao took the corner. Ian Bagongarao sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hugh Ayson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Berting Tulabing having to interfere. In a very dangerous position, a player in Philippine Azkals fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 65th minute. Penalty! When Mar Nogoy fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sarimanok FC's protests and gave Mar Nogoy a yellow card for diving instead. In the 72nd minute, Mar Nogoy hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 73rd minute, Tonying Mangkay sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Sarimanok FC's Ali Dorlas didn't even have to move. In the 78th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sarimanok FC's goalkeeper Ali Dorlas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Tito Bengco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tito Bengco during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Philippine Azkals getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Tito Bengco hit a great ball. Berting Tulabing showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonard Salvador in the 96th minute of the match. Rizalino Jacutin kicked well hit freekick during the 97th minute of the match. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.