Brunei Lose 1-0 To Philippines
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam fell to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of host, Philippines, in their first match in Group B of the AFC Challenge Cup qualifying round at Iloilo Sports Complex yesterday.

A goal from Philippine's captain Caligdong on 29 minutes was enough to secure the first win for the host nation known better for basketball.

Brunei Darussalam seeded Number 12 in the tournament couldn't find an equaliser until the end of regular time.

Under coach Moksen Mohammad and Kwon Oh Son, Brunei Darussalam will next play against Bhutan on Thursday (May 15) at the Barotac Nuevo Plaza Field.

Brunei will round off their campaign against defending champion, Tajikstan at the Iloilo Sports Complex on Saturday (May 17).

Spilt into four groups, a total of sixteen teams ranked 5-20 are taking part in the qualifying round for the AFC Challenge Cup 2008.

DPR Korea, Turkmenistan and Myanmar have already booked a spot into the final.

The winners of the AFC Challenge Cup 2008 and 2010 will qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2011 finals to be held in Doha, Qatar. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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