Leste, 1-2 !
The Azkals U-23 team dominated possession more than half of the game but still lacked the cohesion and strength particularly on the defensive end to fall to Timor Leste 1-2 !
Unlike in the game against Vietnam , our mid-field did their job this time! Unfortunately, our back four wasn't able to match the power, speed and strength of Timor Leste's forwards .
A breakaway on the Timorese right led to a Sousa cross which was struck in by prolific forward Murillo Ribeiro de Almeida on the 17th minute! The Azkals, however, fought back possession after possession to equalize on the 37th off a long ball to down left then a cross by Jeff Christiaens to the box for a strong 20 yard strike by 17-year old OJ Porteria! Half time score was 1-all with the Azkals dominating the rest of the first half looking for a stronger second half!
The Azkals' growing confidence was shattered , however, as a defensive mix-up in the 48th minute led to another strong breakaway on the Timorese right flank as Diogo Rangel out sped and eluded Patrick Hinrichsin to roll the ball past GK Roland Muller for the game's final score line , 2-1 !
Next game is a "must-win" on November 11, Friday , against unpredictable Laos with Fil-Spanish defender Carly Martinez de Murga missing it due to two yellow cards in two games!
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