Pakistan produce stunning comeback to secure 2-2 draw against Philippines in FIFA ASEAN Cup
Ali Akbar Khan scored his first international goal to spark a stirring fightback as Pakistan came from two goals down to hold the Philippines to a 2-2 draw in the FIFA ASEAN Cup on Tuesday, with Abdul Samad Arshad netting the equaliser. Nolberto Solano’s men had suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat in their Division I Group ‘B’ opener against Thailand, but they showed remarkable resilience and powers of…
Pakistan secured a 2-2 draw against the Philippines in the FIFA ASEAN Cup on Tuesday, marking their debut appearance in a FIFA competition. Ali Akbar Khan scored his first international goal, sparking Pakistan's fightback and ultimately securing the draw. The match, held at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, began with the Philippines taking an early lead through Sandro Reyes in the 24th minute.
Pakistan responded with a penalty in the 30th minute, scored by Yousuf Butt, making it 2-0. Despite the lead, the Philippines pressed hard, with center-back Haris Zeb and goalkeeper Yousuf Butt coming into play. Pakistan made crucial adjustments at halftime, introducing Ali Agha and Hayyan Khattak, which paid dividends in the second half.
Ali Akbar Khan scored the equalizer in the 54th minute, and Abdul Samad Arshad sealed the draw shortly thereafter, marking Pakistan's first goals and points in the competition. The result highlighted Pakistan's resilience and recovery, particularly given the significant ranking gap between the two teams.
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