Philippines misses Merdeka Cup podium, loses to Tajikistan

The Philippine men’s football team came up short against Tajikistan, 4-3, on penalties after their 90-minute match for third place in the Merdeka Cup ended in a scoreless tie Sunday at Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Jefferson Tabinas and Jarvey Gayoso missed the first two attempts of the shootout, with both spot kicks