By Jojo Malig, abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) - It's still 0-0 in Myanmar as Philippine goalkeeper Neil Etheridge has been a commanding presence inside the box, snuffing out 7 goalscoring attempts by the Azkals' opponents.
The match, which entered the 33rd minute as of posting, kicked off the Azkals' AFC Challenge Cup group stage campaign.
Myanmar is dominating the match in the early minutes of the first half, with the Philippines pinned back on defense.
Philippine gaffer Hans Michael Weiss earlier said that the Azkals will use a counterattacking ploy because the match is being played on Myanmar’s home ground.
Fulham's Etheridge was earlier called up to the starting 11 to reinforce the defense.
Filipino-Spanish striker Angel Guirado Aldeguer also makes his debut in the team.
The others in Philippines' starting XI are Rob Gier, Anton Del Rosario, Roel Gener, Ray Jonsson, Simon Greatwich, Alexander Borromeo, James Younghusband, Chieffy Caligdong, and Ian Araneta.
On the substitute's bench are Sacapaño, Barsales, Espinosa, Hinrichsen, Margarse, Sabio, and Tuason.
The Azkals last met Myanmar in the AFF Suzuki Cup. The match ended in a goalless draw.
ABS-CBN News' Dyan Castillejo (@DYANCASTILLEJO) is live-tweeting the match.
Football fans can listen to live updates on dzMM Teleradyo on the Internet.
You can also follow the ongoing match on Twitter by using the hashtag #Azkals.
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