Team Philippines edged the United States, 6-4, in the 2012 Homeless World Cup Tuesday (Wednesday morning Manila time) at the Plaza de la Constitución in Zócalo, Mexico City.
John Paul Cordero scored three goals to carry the Philippines to its first win in the secondary stage of the tournament.
The Filipinos held a commanding 4-1 lead midway through the match.
But the Americans threatened moments after, answering the Philippines attack to trim their deficit to 5-4.
Eddie Alivio from Don Bosco Boys’ Home and Training Center in Cebu then buried a goal from the right flank in the dying moments of the match to secure the victory for the Filipinos.
Farmer Nichol John Jardin from Tayabas, Quezon and Jerwin Papiona from the Leyte-Samar Center for Change Foundation also chipped in one goal apiece for the Philippines.
For the secondary stage of the tournament, the Filipinos are moved from Group G to Group F which features Cambodia, Denmark, Finland, United States and Peru.
With the victory, the Philippines tied Southeast Asia neighbor Cambodia on top of their bracket with three points.
The Philippines will next face Peru and Denmark on Wednesday (Thursday morning Manila time).
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