Witan goal earns Indonesia opening Asean Cup win over Cambodia; Philippines back to winning ways after trouncing Brunei

Indonesia's Witan Sulaiman (left) and Pratama Arhan celebrates after goal scoring against Cambodia during the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 Group A match at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. - AP

MANILA/JAKARTA, Dec 23 (Reuters): Indonesia launched their challenge for the Asean Championship with a 2-1 win over Cambodia in Jakarta on Friday as the Philippines bounced back from an opening day loss to secure a 5-1 victory over Brunei.

The Indonesians, who finished as runners-up last year but have never won the Southeast Asian title, sealed the win when Witan Sulaeman scored from close range 10 minutes before the end of the first half.