Mendiola 1, Azkals 1

MANILA (Interstat) — The Azkals scored in the final minute of regulation to earn a 1-1 draw with visiting Mendiola in a football match Sunday at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Mendiola had taken the lead just before halftime, and the home side found its answer only in the 90th minute. Obi D. put Mendiola ahead in the 45th minute, finishing the visitors’ brightest attacking sequence of the first half. The goal gave Mendiola a narrow advantage at the break and forced the Azkals to chase the game after halftime. Azkals pressed for an equalizer through the second half, and the pressure… Read more...