The Philippine Girls Under-15 National Team. Photo from the PFF

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Girls Under-15 National Team got on the win column of the AFF U-15 Girls' Championship in stunning fashion, as they routed Myanmar, 5-0, on Sunday at the Institute of Physical Education in Chonburi, Thailand.

The Philippines had opened their campaign with a 0-2 loss to Vietnam last Friday, but rebounded in a major way.

"It was a good performance," said coach Rachelle Delos Reyes. "The girls stuck to the game plan. I have high hopes for them advancing to the next round."

Mikaela Villacin found the back of the net early, as her free kick from near the halfway line found the net in the second minute. Jenny Perez then doubled the advantage in the 21st minute, with a delicate chip over the goalkeeper from the edge of the box.

Chenny Dañoso made it 3-0 after converting from the penalty spot in the 46th minute, before Maegan Alforque got in on the scoring spree in the 52nd minute.

Rae Mikaella Tolentino completed the rout with a strike in the 68th minute.

With the victory, the Philippines is on the brink of advancing to the semifinals. They play Timor Leste on Tuesday, still at the same venue.

The Philippines made it to the finals of the tournament in 2017.

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