Three first-half goals were enough for Cambodia to see off the Philippines as they grabbed their first win in Group C of the ASEAN U19 Boys’ Football Championship at the Madya 1 Stadium in Medan.
Mohamatsorles Seth gave Cambodia the best of start with the lead after just four minutes in before doubling down just ten minutes later to put the score at 2-0.
Mathew Sitha then added the third goal in the 39th minute for Cambodia to ride through the second half and their first three points of their campaign.
The win has set the decisive tie against Australia in three days to decide the group winner.
Five-time champions Australia had hammered the Philippines 10-0 in their opening encounter and will start off as the favourites in the top of the table clash.
The winners of the three groups will qualify for the semi-finals with one best second placed team making the cut.
