Playing in a pouring rain, Phil Younghusband scored twice while Chieffy Caligdong and Angel Guirado added one goal each.
Phil was injured in the first Sri Lanka match in Colombo last Wednesday, but that did not deter him from scoring Sunday afternoon.
Striker Caligdong's shot ricocheted off the left goal post and went in to give the Philippines a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute of the opening half.
James Younghusband (right) of the Philippines chases a Sri Lankan player in their game 2014 World Cup Asia group playoffs at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Caligdong showcased his veteran moves against a three-man Sri Lanka defense line protecting the front of the goal, but with highly-skilled footwork, he positioned the ball to a spot where a gap opened.
The gap was small enough for the ball to go through, powered by a banana kick Caligdong executed by using the inside of his foot to strike the outside of the ball, which shot straight the right goal post and bouncing rightward into the net.
At the 43rd minute, Phil made his first goal to make it 2-0.
Phil was able to outwit a Sri Lankan defender and goalkeeper Manjula Fernando, who came up to meet him. The younger Younghusband nudged the ball to the left. The front of the goal was wide open. Another Sri Lankan was rushing in to try to stop him, but the Azkals' midfielder simply beat him to the ball and shot it into the goal with a banana kick using his left leg.
