Manila: Cambodia surged to an impressive win over Timor-Leste while Myanmar struck late to defeat hosts Philippines in Group A of the 2019 SEA Games on Wednesday.
Group B: Indonesia shock Thailand, Laos hold Singapore
Manila: Thailand's bid for a 17th SEA Games men's football gold medal got off to a rocky start as the defending champions fell to a 2-0 defeat against Indonesia in Group B on Tuesday.
Group A: Joy for Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia held
Manila: Vietnam kicked off their 2019 SEA Games Group B campaign with flying colours, while Philippines, Cambodia, Malaysia and Myanmar collected a point each from their Group A ties on Monday.
Manila: The 2019 SEA Games women's football competition kicked off with draws as defending champions Vietnam and 2017 runners-up Thailand settled for a 1-1 stalemate in Group B on Tuesday.
Manila: Thailand and Vietnam will target not just the 2019 SEA Games Philippines men's football gold medal but also morale-boosting campaigns ahead of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020.