Philippines Defeat Malaysia in ASEAN Cup U-23 Opener

The Philippines U-23 national team — secured a 2-0 victory against Malaysia in the opening match of Group A ASEAN Cup U-23 2025 at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta.

Garrath McPherson expressed his satisfaction after his team’s dominant display. The first goal came through Otu Abang Banatao in the first half — while the team’s solid defense in the second half managed to secure the victory.

“It’s always nice to start a tournament with a win,” said McPherson.

The Philippines coach emphasized the importance of player recovery before facing their next challenge — the Indonesia U-23 national team who will be their next opponents in this tournament.