Munmar Almara of the Philippines celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Thailand in SEA Games water polo at New Clark City Aquatics Center in Capas town, Tarlac on November 28, 2019. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News

Reynaldo Salonga Jr. of the Philippines celebrates after scoring a goal during the match against Thailand in SEA Games water polo at New Clark City Aquatics Center in Capas town, Tarlac on November 28, 2019. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News

The Philippines downed Thailand 7-4 to secure its first victory in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games on Thursday.

After drawing 2017 SEA Games runner-up Indonesia on Tuesday, the host team secured precious 3 points at the Aquatics Center at New Clark City in Capas town, Tarlac.

Tied at one point after the first quarter, the Filipinos strung together three goals in the second then added two more in the third to go up 6-3 and never look back.

The Philippines and Indonesia have 5 points each on a victory (3 points) and a draw (2).

Thailand dropped to 3 points, tying defending champion Singapore, which bowed to Indonesia 7-5.

The Philippines next take on Singapore Friday at 7 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Filipinas fell to Thailand 32-5 to fall to 0-2 slate.

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