Malaysia beat the Philippines 1-0 to face Vietnam in the semi-finals.
Malaysia defeated the Philippines 1-0 thanks to a 16th-minute goal from Gunalan, moving up to second place in Group B.
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- 0'The match has started.
Malaysia hosts the Philippines. - 12'Malaysia took the initiative in controlling the ball.
By the 12th minute, Malaysia had taken a more proactive approach and dominated possession.64 - 36against the Philippines. Nevertheless, the match remained fiercely contested as both sides had already scored.3 - 3The foul was committed, and the score remained unchanged.0 - 0. - 16'Pavithran Gunalan opened the scoring for Malaysia.
In the 16th minute, from an assist by Wan Kuzain,Pavithran GunalanHe rose high to head the ball into the net, opening the scoring 1-0 for Malaysia. The early goal helped Malaysia break the deadlock and take the lead in the first half. - 20'Javier Mariona received a yellow card in the 20th minute.
20th minute,Javier MarionaThe Philippines received a yellow card from the referee. Being 1-0 down early in the match caused the Philippine players to become impatient and constantly under pressure on the field. - 24'Malaysia took control of the game after taking the lead.
Twenty-four minutes into the match, Malaysia held a 1-0 lead and controlled the tempo with a 57-43 possession record against the Philippines. The game was relatively evenly matched, with both teams only managing 1-1 shots on goal, and 7-5 fouls disrupting the flow of the game. - 36'Malaysia is in control of the game, maintaining its advantage.
By the 36th minute, Malaysia still maintained a 1-0 lead and controlled the game with a 60-40 possession ratio. Although the pace wasn't particularly fast, the home team still had a slight advantage in shots on goal (2-1, with 1-0 on target) to maintain the initiative against the Philippines. - 45+1'A yellow card was given to Aliff Haiqal in injury time of the first half.
At minute 45+1, the referee issued a yellow card.Aliff HaiqalFollowing a foul, this yellow card ended the first half with Malaysia holding a temporary 1-0 lead. - 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-0. - 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun. - 46'Malaysia made a substitution at the start of the second half.
At the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, Malaysia made a substitution.Muhd Syafiq Ahmadwas brought onto the field as a substitute forAliff HaiqalThis was a sensible adjustment to avoid risk to the midfield, especially after Aliff Haiqal received a yellow card at the end of the first half, thus helping the home team maintain their 1-0 lead. - 46'Philippines made personnel changes at the start of the second half.
At the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, the Philippines made a substitution.Pocholo Bugaswas brought onto the field as a substitute forOskari KekkonenTrailing Malaysia 1-0, the visiting team was forced to revamp their lineup in an attempt to equalize. - 46'The Philippines brought Noah River Leddel onto the field at the start of the second half.
At the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, the Philippines made a personnel change whenNoah River Leddelcame onto the field as a substitute.Javier MarionaTrailing Malaysia 1-0, the visiting team hoped this change would help them improve their attacking play, having only managed two shots on goal since the start of the match. - 46'Philippines made a substitution at the start of the second half.
At the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, the Philippines made a substitution whenJaime Rosquillowas brought onto the field as a substitute forDaisuke SatoTrailing Malaysia 1-0, the visiting team was forced to make adjustments in an attempt to find an equalizer. If they maintain this score, the Philippines will temporarily be ranked 4th with 3 points, and the group still has no qualifying spots. - 48'Malaysia maintained the initiative at the start of the second half.
In the 48th minute, Malaysia continued to maintain the initiative with a higher possession rate.63 - 37against the Philippines. Despite leading 1-0, the number of dangerous opportunities created remains quite limited, as both teams have relatively few shots on goal.3 - 2(Hit 1 - 1). - 61'Malaysia takes the lead, while the Philippines strives to catch up.
In the 61st minute, Malaysia continued to maintain the initiative with a higher possession rate.62-38With a 1-0 lead, the Philippines tried to play a high-pressure game (committing 9-11 fouls) to limit their opponents' attacks. However, Malaysia still had the edge in shots on goal with a ratio of 4-2 (1-1 on target). - 66'Manuel Ott received a yellow card in the 66th minute.
In the 66th minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.Manuel OttFollowing a foul, the Philippines are struggling to find an equalizer as they remain 1-0 down against Malaysia. - 72'72nd minute: John Lucero comes on to replace Cole Mrowka.
72nd minute,John Lucerowas brought onto the field to replaceCole MrowkaWith Malaysia trailing 1-0, this substitution was expected to help find an equalizer in the remaining time of the match. - 73'Malaysia controlled the game and preserved their advantage.
Entering the 73rd minute,MalaysiaThey are still in control of the game with possession.61 - 39ahead of the Philippines. Leading advantage.1 - 0This helped the yellow-shirted team play proactively and dominate in terms of shots on goal.6 - 2(hit the target)2 - 1) and force the opponent into a defensive position. - 78'G. Daryl Sham came on as a substitute for Wan Kuzain in the 78th minute.
In the 78th minute, Malaysia made a substitution.G. Daryl Shamwas brought onto the field as a substitute forWan KuzainThis addition promises to bring a fresh impetus to Malaysia's midfield in their efforts to preserve their 1-0 lead in the final stages of the match. - 79'79th minute: Malaysia brings Fazrul Amir onto the field.
In the 79th minute, the coach of the opposing team...Malaysiadecision to withdrawMohamadou Sumarehtake a break to make room forFazrul AmirWith a 1-0 lead, the yellow-shirted team wanted to inject new energy to maintain their advantage in the final minutes of the match. - 82'Scott Woods came on as a substitute for Sandro Reyes in the 82nd minute.
82nd minute,Philippinesmake personnel changes whenScott WoodsHe was brought onto the field to replace the previous player.Sandro ReyesIn the context of beingMalaysiaLeading 1-0, they are now making an effort to increase the pressure in search of an equalizer in the remaining minutes. - 85'Malaysia took control of the game in the final minutes.
As the match drew to a close,MalaysiaThey still dominated the game with a 62-38 possession ratio and 6-3 shots (2-1 on target). In an attempt to push forward and find an equalizer,PhilippinesThey appeared to be at a disadvantage, trailing 4-2 in corner kicks and unable to make a difference. - KTFinal score: Malaysia 1-0 Philippines
The match ended with a score of 1-0.
Updated at 21:54 on 08/08/2026
Outstanding player
Pavithran Gunalan
Malaysia
1 table
Wan Kuzain
Malaysia
1 creation · 7.25 points
Sergio Aguero
Malaysia
Score 7.36
The match between Malaysia and the Philippines will take place at 8:00 PM on August 8, 2026, as part of the ASEAN Cup. This is a crucial encounter as both teams are striving to accumulate valuable points to solidify their positions.
Form and position in the league table
Entering this match, Malaysia holds third place in the standings with 6 points. The team is maintaining positive form, having won their last two matches, despite suffering one defeat before that. This winning streak has given Malaysia good mental preparation for the upcoming match.
On the other side of the battlefield, the Philippines are currently ranked 4th with 3 points. Their recent performance has been inconsistent, having suffered a loss in their last match, before recording one win and one loss. The 3-point gap behind their opponent puts considerable pressure on the Philippines.
Match overview and assessment
The difference in points and recent performances are giving Malaysia an advantage. Winning their last two matches has allowed Malaysia's gameplay to flow more smoothly. Conversely, their recent defeat means the Philippines must quickly reshuffle their squad and strengthen their defense.
Overall, the match between Malaysia and the Philippines is expected to be closely contested. With their current good form and points advantage, Malaysia has a slight chance to take control of the game, while the Philippines will need to put in a strong effort to secure a favorable result.
Malaysia
last 5 matches
BTTB
3
Match
2-0-1
THB
6
Record (TB 2.0)
3
Conceding a goal
Philippines
last 5 matches
BTBH
3
Match
1-0-2
THB
5
Note (TB 1.7)
6
Conceding a goal
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).