Azkals in danger of early exit after 4-0 loss to Thais in AFF Cup

MANILA, Philippines---The Philippine Azkals' hopes of a semifinal berth in the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Mitsubishi Electric Cup dimmed on Monday after being handed a 4-0 defeat by defending champion Thailand at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. Hardly a threat since the opening whistle, the Azkals couldn't prevent a brace by legendary striker Teerasil Dangda plus a pair of second half goals from Adisak Kraisorn and Suphanan Bureerat in a post-Christmas night to forget. It was the second defeat in three matches for coach Josep Ferre's side, which dropped to fourth place in Group A with still three points heading into its final group match on Jan. 2 against last year'...

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