The Philippine Men’s Under-19 National Team wrapped its preparations for the AFF U19 Championship 2022 and have arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia ahead of the competition kickoff set Saturday 02 July 2022.
The Philippines is in Group A alongside host Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, and Brunei Darussalam.
Matches will be played at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium in Jakarta and the Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium in Bekasi.
Fixtures:
02 July 2022 – Thailand vs. Philippines 5:00 PM (local time)
04 July 2022 – Vietnam vs. Philippines 5:00 PM (local time)
06 July 2022 – Philippines vs. Myanmar 3:00 PM (local time)
08 July 2022 – Philippines vs. Indonesia 8:00 PM (local time)
10 July 2022 – Brunei Darussalam vs. Philippines 5:00 PM (local time)
24 players were called up for the competition led by Southeast Asian Games standouts midfielder Sandro Reyes and defender Jaime Rosquillo. Players from the recently concluded PFF U19 Boys National Championship – First Division were also called up with the likes of NCRFA’s Uriel Dalapo, Cyrelle and Syron Saut, and Dominic Tom.
The head coach is Christopher Pedimonte and he is assisted by Tommy Escoltero and goalkeeping coach Anthony Albao. PFF Technical Director Stewart Hall is also included in the team delegation.
The team conducted a month-long training camp at the University of Makati Stadium in preparation for the competition following player scouting and identification during the PFF U19 Boys National Championship 2022.
Players:
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