Match Report
In the standings it was Philippines U23 3rd on 3 points, Kuwait U23 4th on 1 — separated by 2. The last five rounds placed Kuwait U23 no better than 10th for form, against 4th in the standings. Per game in the league, Philippines U23 were scoring 1 and conceding 2.67, Kuwait U23 0.67 and 1.67, against a competition average of 1.59 goals per team per game.
Defeat had followed defeat for Philippines U23 — four in succession.
Minato Soccer Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 45,000. Philippines U23 led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Philippines U23: Santi Rublico (19'), Andres Aldeguer (90') · Kuwait U23: Scott Phillip Galang Woods (66' og)
Key stats
Possession: Philippines U23 50% · Kuwait U23 50% · Total shots: 11-8 · On target: 8-4 · Corners: 4-5