The Philippines suffered a close 7-8 decision to Malaysia in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) on Wednesday at the National Aquatic Center inside the Bukit Jalil Sports Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Team captain Roy Canete Jr. scored a goal on the right wing in the fourth frame to tie the game at 7-7 with 4:30 remaining. “It seemed like a good goal, but we were playing against host Malaysia,” said Philippine water polo team Hungarian coach Gabi Egedi. “We just cannot sleep in the first two quarters and hope to beat Malaysia on their home grounds and win. In 2007 edition in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, the Philippines placed second behind Singapore.

Source: Manila Times August 16, 2017 11:15 UTC