After a balanced start, Philippines were the first to gain the upper hand in the game with Edvard Omitade’s precise low shot from just outside the box breaking the deadlock in the 31st minute.

Peter Mirasol doubled Philippines' advantage six minutes later from the penalty spot.

The situation got worse for Macau in the 44th minute when they conceded a second penalty with Lei Weng Chong sent off in the process for a second yellow card. Anthony Moutzouris converted to give his side a healthy advantage going into the break. 

Macau battled bravely in the second half but were unable to prevent Spencer Webster (55th), Joshua Moleje (79th), Sambher Abranica (85th) and Luka Amman (87th) from adding to the score as Philippines claimed a comfortable win.

Cambodia and Bangladesh were evenly matched in the opening minutes but the complexion of the game changed in the 25th minute when the hosts were reduced to 10 men after Visal Kea was shown a second yellow card for a high foot challenge on Arham Islam.

With the numerical advantage, Bangladesh went close to going ahead in the closing seconds of the first half when Shofiq Rahman forced Farib Mat into a diving save with Opu Rahman unable to convert on the follow-up as they went into the break on level terms.

Bangladesh piled on the pressure after the restart and had a great opportunity to go in front in the 50th minute but Rahman's attempt was blocked on the line by the alert Rotha Min.

Against the run of play, Cambodia found the breakthrough in the 85th minute when Thach received the ball at the edge of the box, turned and sent a grounder into the bottom corner for the winner.

Cambodia will next face Macau on Monday with Afghanistan starting their campaign against the high flying Philippines.