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Pakistan hold Philippines in ASEAN
- On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Pakistan fought back from a two-goal halftime deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against the Philippines at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung, earning their first point in a Fifa competition.
- The Philippines dominated the first half, taking a 2-0 lead after a 24th-minute goal from Sandro Reyes and a penalty conversion by Bjorn Kristensen following a Mohammad Fazal handball.
- Head coach Nolberto Solano introduced substitutes Ali Agha and Hayyan Khattak at halftime; Ali Akbar Khan scored his first international goal shortly after the restart, followed by Abdul Samad Arshad's equalizer.
- This performance marked a significant recovery for the Shaheens after a 4-0 loss to Thailand in their Division I Group B opener, providing a vital first point in their tournament campaign.
- Despite intense late pressure from Pakistan to secure a win, the Philippines held firm as goalkeeper Yousuf Butt and defender Mohibullah Afridi anchored the defensive effort to preserve the draw.
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