The Philippines, meanwhile, are yet to taste defeat but two successive draws mean they are only a point ahead of Indonesia and Singapore in a tight race for the only remaining qualification berth. Only a win will ensure they follow Thailand into the semifinals, played under a knockout system on a home and away basis. The Thai coach tried to heap pressure on the 2014 semifinalists, saying the hosts need to prove they are good enough to claim the runners-up spot in the group. That goes for Indonesia and Singapore, too: they have to win tomorrow to have any chance. “We want to see a good team follow us into the next phase in order to raise the standard of the game in the region.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 24, 2016 14:16 UTC