Azkals hope to needed 3 points vs Palestine- Denied at the last minute the last time out, the Philippine Azkals resume their bid to earn a much-needed win worth three points when they face Palestine on Wednesday in the AFC Challenge Cup Group Round at the Thuwana Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar.
The Azkals were held to a 1-1 draw by Myanmar (No. 161 in the FIFA world rankings) on Monday, with the visitors allowing the hosts' Khin Maung Lwin to tie the match with a late injury-time goal.
Khin scored on a free kick off a foul by Simon Greatwich in the 92nd minute.
Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said President Noyony Aquino is monitoring the games, and congratulated the Azkals despite the draw against Myanmar.
"It goes to show that every minute in football counts. Hindi naman nadismaya (si Presidente sa draw)," said Valte in an interview.
"(The President) still supports the Azkals kahit po ano ang mangyari, we support our own. Siyempre proud of our Filipino players," she added.
The Azkals will be facing a Palestine side which is 20 places lower in the FIFA World rankings at 171, but which is fresh from a 2-0 trouncing of Bangladesh in the other match on Monday to lead Group A with three points.
Azkals manager Dan Palami said, in an earlier team meeting, that playing in the group stage of the AFC Challenge Cup will determine whether the Azkals will have another tournament to play in next year.
Palami, who was chosen by the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) as the 2010 Executive of the Year, added that the matches will also serve as a gauge of whether the team is ready for the World Cup qualifiers in July this year.
The Azkals close out their group stage matches against 174th-place Bangladesh on Friday, March 25.
Azkals vs Palestine, Bangladesh - Thousands of fans cheered for the host country Myanmar in its game against the Philippines. Using their quickness on point passing and efficient offense, the Myanmar White Angels dominated the first half—recording seven goal attempts 25 minutes into the game.
The football game between the Philippine Azkals and the Bangladesh Bengal Tigers is set at 3:30PM (5 pm Manila time) Friday at the Aung San Stadium in Yangon (Rangoon).
The Azkals desperately need to win to get 3 points. Add that to the 2 points that they got from their last two games, which both ended in a draw then they will get a total of 5 points to qualify for the next round of AFC Challenge Cup. Live streaming of the said game is still not possible so stay tuned for updates and replay schedules.
Despite this, Myanmar went scoreless in the first half thanks to the heroics of Philippine Azkals goalkeeper Neil Etheridge.
The Philippines appeared more aggressive on offense in the second half, sparked by the entry of Yanti Barsales.
In the 75th minute, Barsales was fouled hard in the penalty area by Myanmar’s goalkeeper, prompting officials to show a red card.
The foul also gave the Philippines a golden opportunity to score. James Younghusband took the penalty kick for the roughed up Barsales, who had to leave the game in a stretcher.
Younghusband scored on the penalty kick, giving the Philippines a 1-0 lead.
The Philippines seemed to have control of the game since taking the lead, but the slim lead was squandered when the Azkals’ Simon Greatwich was called for a foul in the final minute of extra time, thus opening the door for Myanmar to score via free kick.
“Very unfortunate. Personally, I don’t think it’s a foul but the team played well,” said Neil Etheridge.
The Philippines would have received three points for a 1-0 win. Instead, Philippines and Myanmar were both given a point each.
The Akzals promise to do better in their remaining games against Palestine on Wednesday, and B
angladesh on Friday.
The team needs six points to guarantee a spot in the AFC Challenge Cup in 2012, but the team has a chance to qualify even with 4 or 5 points.
Azkals Wins AFC Challenge Cup: Philippine Azkals vs Mongolia - Azkals Wins AFC Challenge Cup: Live Updates Philippine Azkals vs Mongolia Blue Wolves. The first goal of the game was credited to James Younghusband, which now leads the Mongolian Team in aggregate scores. The aggregate score will be the scores to be counted with a 3 points aggregate lead against Mongolia.
The Philippine Azkals won 2-0 victory over the Mongolia Blue Wolves in the first leg of their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup qualifying tie Wednesday night.
According to ABS-CBN sports there were over 18,000 people at Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City to watch the Azkals play against the Blue Wolves. Emilio Caligdong scored the Philippines’ opening goal in the 42nd minute while Phil Younghusband scored the in the 92nd minute.
Philippines versus Mongolia, AFC Challenge Cup Pre Qualifier game takes place on March 15, at Ulan Bator, Mongolia.
James Younghusband have scored at around 3:14 but was counter-scored by Mongolian team at 21:5o.
The game has now tied at 1-1, although the Mongolian team needs three more goals to defeat the Philippines. The Azkals have 3-1 aggregate lead against Mongolian Blue Wolves.
Another score from Mongolia with a free kick from a penalty by Jason Sabio, the goal keeper was unable to depend the free kick.
With the absence of Neil Etheridge, Edward Sacapanga will be in-charge of the goal. The aggregate score now stands at 3-2 in favor of the Philippines.
Azkals vs Mongolia Live Updates: Phil Younghusband in pink boots - Phil Younghusband stands out as the only one wearing pink boots. He's wearing this one, the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly II: It's the same type of shoes worn and endorsed by Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal. Nice one Phil!
Philippines vs mongoliasoccer march 15 2011 results. Younghusband scores 1st goal for the Azkals but Mongolia wins score of 2-1.
It's the 'Azkals vs Mongolia' 2nd pre-qualifying game today, as aired live
on Studio 23.
It's being held at the 2,500-capacity stadium in Ulan Bator City, Mongolia, and the players are definitely feeling the cold weather.
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Azkals vs Mongolia Game Results - Mongolia Blue Wolves crashed out Philippines Azkals in the 2nd-leg (game 2) of 2012 AFC Challenge Cup pre-qualifying match in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia after the Blue Wolves drew their 2nd goal at the 33rd minute when keeper Ed Sacapaño blocked a free kick but Mongolia's Bayasgalan scored on the follow-up. Bayasgalan second-half goal sealed a 2-1 win for Mongolia on March 15, 2011, Tuesday.
Azkals vs Mongolia AFC Challenge Cup match coverage. live updates on the AFC Challenge Cup game between the Philippine Azkals and the Mongolia squad in Ulan Bator. Make sure to refresh this page regularly for updates on this highly anticipated game.
Despite the 2 goals of Mongolia against 1 goal of Azkals in game 2, Mongolia still loses on aggregate score 3-2. Now Azkals will meet Myanmar on March 21, 2011 for another match.
Philippines Azkals may have changed their coach and a goalkeeper but it made little difference to the result as Phll Younghusband struck 1 goal before the end of 2nd-leg in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup pre-qualifying encounter to now give Azkals a chance of meeting Myanmar on March 21.
Azkals lose to Mongolians but advance to AFC qualifiers- Buoyed by its first leg victory and an early goal, the Philippines advanced to the group qualifying stage of the AFC Challenge Cup despite a 1-2 defeat to Mongolia Tuesday.
Azkals vs Mongolia AFC Challenge Cup match coverage. live updates on the AFC Challenge Cup game between the Philippine Azkals and the Mongolia squad in Ulan Bator. Make sure to refresh this page regularly for updates on this highly anticipated game.
The Azkals advanced after winning 3-2 on aggregate, but not before surviving intense pressure from the Mongolians in a match played at temperatures ranging -5 to -7 degrees Celsius.
The Filipinos came into the game holding a 2-nil cushion, but as promised, they refused to sit on that lead as James Younghusband opened the scoring with a close-range strike in the 4th minute.
But the Azkals lost their grip of the game and from a set piece, the Mongolians equalized through skipper Lumbengarav Donorov in the 22nd minute.
Growing in confidence, the Mongolians finally went ahead 10 minutes later as Garidmagnai Bayasgalan followed up his saved penalty to beat Azkals stand-in keeper Eduard Sacapano.
Despite the loss, the Azkals advanced to the group qualifying starting March 21 in Rangoon, Myanmar. There, the Azkals will play Myanmar, Bangladesh and Palestine with the top two teams making the eight-team final tournament next year.
Azkals face severe test vs Mongolia - The Philippine Azkals battle the Mongolia riding on the hopes of a nation in a match literally made in hell.
Azkals vs Mongolia AFC Challenge Cup - Azkals vs Mongolia AFC Challenge Cup match coverage. live updates on the AFC Challenge Cup game between the Philippine Azkals and the Mongolia squad in Ulan Bator. Make sure to refresh this page regularly for updates on this highly anticipated game.
Game Two is set at 1 p.m. today, and the Azkals, being celebrated at home like they’re vying in the World Cup, will have to overcome more than the same team that they defeated, 2-0, in the opener of their AFC Challenge Qualifier at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod last Feb. 9.
The Azkals will tackle sub-zero weather, which only gets colder with the wind, and will have to erase the memories of their stay in Japan marred by the magnitude 8.9 earthquake that left thousands dead, injured and missing.
The game against the Mongolians, who need to win by a margin of at least three goals to boot the Filipinos out of the AFC Challenge Cup group stage, will be a serious test of character for the Azkals, their ability to deliver under difficult conditions.
The Azkals arrived in Mongolia at 4 a.m. Sunday, tired and weary from a long journey that took more than 24 hours, and minus their luggage. Two of them had to take the longer route to Ulan Bator, with one more desperately trying to get there.
Ray Jonsson, a reliable midfielder, came all the way from London but, as of presstime, was having problems with his travel documents. The latest word, however, is that he’s on his way to Ulan Bator via Incheon, South Korea.
The Azkals got reunited with their luggage at around 4 a.m. yesterday, and had their first change of clothes since the day they left earthquake-ravaged Japan.
“Finally got our luggage. Feels like Christmas,” said team captain Aly Borromeo.
“We’re really happy to get our luggage,” said striker Phil Younghusband.
“We’re now ready to take the cold in practice. We’ll try not to freeze in the meantime,” said defender Anton del Rosario.
Donning their royal-blue Columbia thermal gear, the Azkals went out to practice yesterday. They hardly looked like a football team, covered from head to toe, some of them seen doing some wind sprints, vainly trying to get warmed up.
The snow-covered flanks of the playing field were a clear sign of how cold it is in Ulan Bator. Weather for today’s match is expected to be anywhere near minus 10 degrees. For most of the Azkals, it’s a condition they’ve never been into.
“It actually snowed in the middle of the team practice,” reported GMA-7’s Chino Trinidad.
The Azkals were shown on television frolicking in the snow outside the pitch, just having fun, staying loose one day to the match. Coach Michael Weiss was with them the whole time.
“Training is over with. It was too cold, especially when the wind blows. Otherwise, when you’re running, it’s not really a problem,” added Younghusband, who scored one of the two goals, the other one courtesy of Chieffy Caligdong, at the Panaad Stadium.
Younghusband, on his Twitter account, was already thinking of how he’d celebrate if he scored at Ulan Bator.
The last couple of days, according to Philippine Football Federation president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta, is something the Azkals should get over with heading into the match, which should decide whether the Philippines would move on to the groups stage of the AFC Challenge Cup.
If they do, the Azkals will have very little time to rest. They are scheduled to fly home tomorrow, and get ready for another trip to Myanmar on March 19, for matches against Myanmar, Palestine and Bangladesh until the 25th.
“It was a form of distraction that we couldn’t have avoided. It was a very unfortunate incident,” said Araneta before he boarded the plane to Incheon along with Azkals team manager Dan Palami.
“But we’re hoping that our players are mature enough. I hope they can cope with the situation. That they can refocus,” he added.
Azkals vs Mongolia March 15 - Azkals vs Mongolia AFC Challenge Cup match coverage. live updates on the AFC Challenge Cup game between the Philippine Azkals and the Mongolia squad in Ulan Bator. Make sure to refresh this page regularly for updates on this highly anticipated game.
- First half is history. Mongolians lead the match 2-1. But Azkals still ahead on aggregate score 3-2
- (44:00) Mongolian attempt misses. Score is still 2-1 in favor of the Blue Wolves
- 5 minutes left in the first half. Mongolians still ahead 2-1
- (38:30) Mongolian attempt way above the crossbar. Mongolians ahead 2-1
- (37:20) Goal attempt by J Younghusband tackled by Mongolian
*** Aggregate score now 3-2 in favor of Azkals
- (34:00) PHL keeper fumbles on defending penalty kick. Mongolia now leads 2-1
- (32:35) Foul on PHL's Sabio. Penalty kick may be awarded to Mongolia.
- (30:00) Good job so far for Mongolian keeper who has already intercepted several attempts from PHL
- (29:40) Another Mongolian down. Mongolia having a rough day.
- 28 minutes gone. Mongolia almost nails goal.
- (26:45) Scramble for ball at Mongolia side. Score is 1-1
- (21:50) Mongolia scores goal. Great pass from player No. 8. Game even at 1-1
- Game enters 20-minute mark. Azkals still ahead 1-0
- (17:00) Chieffy Caligdong's attempt blocked by Mongolian keeper. Both teams working hard to gain ball possession
- (15:10) Mongolia's attempt way off the mark
- (14:10) Azkals playing good defense. PHL still ahead 1-0
- Just reached 10-minute mark. Azkals still lead 1-0
- (9:00) Good tackle by Anton Del Rosario, prevents Mongolia goal attempt.
- (7:10) PHL almost scores goal. Azkals showing good offense.
- (5:00) PHL leads 1-0 thanks to quick goal by J. Younghusband. Azkals continue to charge.
- (3:14) Goal by James Younghusband! That was quick!
- (1:00) Mongolia No. 6 down in pain
- Moment of silence for victims of Japan earthquake
- Teams shake hands. Game to start soon
- Both teams now on the playing field. Azkals in blue, Mongolia in red.
- Head coach Weiss: "We are the better team... We are better physically, technically."
- Azkals will miss the services of goal keeper Neil Etheridge, defender Rob Gier and center midfielder Chris Greatwich.
- Seating capacity of stadium in UIan Bator is just 2,500. The game will be played on artificial surface (the Bacolod match was played on grass).
- Team manager Dan Palami earlier said their goal is to win five straight games, starting with the victory over Mongolia in Bacolod City last month. The Azkals will take on Myanmar on March 19, and Palestine and Bangladesh until the 25th.
- This is just the second game of Hans Michael Weiss as head coach of the Azkals.
- Mongolia needs to win by a margin of at least three goals to eliminate the Azkals in the AFC Challenge Cup.
- Official tip-off is at 1 p.m. Manila time.
- Temperature in Mongolia is -10 degrees C. Azkals to come out of dugout in a few minutes to begin warmup.
Azkals vs Mongolia AFC Challenge Cup - Azkals vs Mongolia AFC Challenge Cup match coverage. live updates on the AFC Challenge Cup game between the Philippine Azkals and the Mongolia squad in Ulan Bator. Make sure to refresh this page regularly for updates on this highly anticipated game.
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The updates are arranged from bottom to top:
- It's over! Mongolians win match 2-1 but Azkals win on 3-2 aggregate score!
- (91:43) Caligdong's down but picks himself up. Azkals on the way to victory
- Time is running out for Mongolia. Azkals doing good protecting the lead.
- Approaching 85-minute mark. Hang on Azkals!
- 79-minute mark. Azkals still hanging on to aggregate lead 3-2
- (71:42) Great defense by PHL's Gener. Mongolia still up 2-1
- (65:00) Mongolia's header hits crossbar. Almost a goal for the Blue Wolves. Anyone else missing Neil Etheridge?
- (61:00) Ian Araneta's attempt deflected by Mongolian keeper
- 30 minutes left in the match. Mongolia still ahead 2-1
- (55:47) Mongolia's attempt way too high. Azkals still trail 2-1
- (51:44) Another Mongolian player down. Azkals scrambling on defense
- Game enters 50-minute mark. Mongolia still up 2-1
- First half is history. Mongolians lead the match 2-1. But Azkals still ahead on aggregate score 3-2
- (44:00) Mongolian attempt misses. Score is still 2-1 in favor of the Blue Wolves
- 5 minutes left in the first half. Mongolians still ahead 2-1
- (38:30) Mongolian attempt way above the crossbar. Mongolians ahead 2-1
- (37:20) Goal attempt by J Younghusband tackled by Mongolian
*** Aggregate score now 3-2 in favor of Azkals
- (34:00) PHL keeper fumbles on defending penalty kick. Mongolia now leads 2-1
- (32:35) Foul on PHL's Sabio. Penalty kick may be awarded to Mongolia.
- (30:00) Good job so far for Mongolian keeper who has already intercepted several attempts from PHL
- (29:40) Another Mongolian down. Mongolia having a rough day.
- 28 minutes gone. Mongolia almost nails goal.
- (26:45) Scramble for ball at Mongolia side. Score is 1-1
- (21:50) Mongolia scores goal. Great pass from player No. 8. Game even at 1-1
- Game enters 20-minute mark. Azkals still ahead 1-0
- (17:00) Chieffy Caligdong's attempt blocked by Mongolian keeper. Both teams working hard to gain ball possession
- (15:10) Mongolia's attempt way off the mark
- (14:10) Azkals playing good defense. PHL still ahead 1-0
- Just reached 10-minute mark. Azkals still lead 1-0
- (9:00) Good tackle by Anton Del Rosario, prevents Mongolia goal attempt.
- (7:10) PHL almost scores goal. Azkals showing good offense.
- (5:00) PHL leads 1-0 thanks to quick goal by J. Younghusband. Azkals continue to charge.
- (3:14) Goal by James Younghusband! That was quick!
- (1:00) Mongolia No. 6 down in pain
- Moment of silence for victims of Japan earthquake
- Teams shake hands. Game to start soon
- Both teams now on the playing field. Azkals in blue, Mongolia in red.
- Head coach Weiss: "We are the better team... We are better physically, technically."
- Azkals will miss the services of goal keeper Neil Etheridge, defender Rob Gier and center midfielder Chris Greatwich.
- Seating capacity of stadium in UIan Bator is just 2,500. The game will be played on artificial surface (the Bacolod match was played on grass).
- Team manager Dan Palami earlier said their goal is to win five straight games, starting with the victory over Mongolia in Bacolod City last month. The Azkals will take on Myanmar on March 19, and Palestine and Bangladesh until the 25th.
- This is just the second game of Hans Michael Weiss as head coach of the Azkals.
- Mongolia needs to win by a margin of at least three goals to eliminate the Azkals in the AFC Challenge Cup.
- Official tip-off is at 1 p.m. Manila time.
- Temperature in Mongolia is -10 degrees C. Azkals to come out of dugout in a few minutes to begin warmup.
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Azkals vs Mongolia AFC Challenge Cup - Azkals vs Mongolia AFC Challenge Cup match coverage. live updates on the AFC Challenge Cup game between the Philippine Azkals and the Mongolia squad in Ulan Bator. Make sure to refresh this page regularly for updates on this highly anticipated game.
- First half is history. Mongolians lead the match 2-1. But Azkals still ahead on aggregate score 3-2
- (44:00) Mongolian attempt misses. Score is still 2-1 in favor of the Blue Wolves
- 5 minutes left in the first half. Mongolians still ahead 2-1
- (38:30) Mongolian attempt way above the crossbar. Mongolians ahead 2-1
- (37:20) Goal attempt by J Younghusband tackled by Mongolian
*** Aggregate score now 3-2 in favor of Azkals
- (34:00) PHL keeper fumbles on defending penalty kick. Mongolia now leads 2-1
- (32:35) Foul on PHL's Sabio. Penalty kick may be awarded to Mongolia.
- (30:00) Good job so far for Mongolian keeper who has already intercepted several attempts from PHL
- (29:40) Another Mongolian down. Mongolia having a rough day.
- 28 minutes gone. Mongolia almost nails goal.
- (26:45) Scramble for ball at Mongolia side. Score is 1-1
- (21:50) Mongolia scores goal. Great pass from player No. 8. Game even at 1-1
- Game enters 20-minute mark. Azkals still ahead 1-0
- (17:00) Chieffy Caligdong's attempt blocked by Mongolian keeper. Both teams working hard to gain ball possession
- (15:10) Mongolia's attempt way off the mark
- (14:10) Azkals playing good defense. PHL still ahead 1-0
- Just reached 10-minute mark. Azkals still lead 1-0
- (9:00) Good tackle by Anton Del Rosario, prevents Mongolia goal attempt.
- (7:10) PHL almost scores goal. Azkals showing good offense.
- (5:00) PHL leads 1-0 thanks to quick goal by J. Younghusband. Azkals continue to charge.
- (3:14) Goal by James Younghusband! That was quick!
- (1:00) Mongolia No. 6 down in pain
- Moment of silence for victims of Japan earthquake
- Teams shake hands. Game to start soon
- Both teams now on the playing field. Azkals in blue, Mongolia in red.
- Head coach Weiss: "We are the better team... We are better physically, technically."
- Azkals will miss the services of goal keeper Neil Etheridge, defender Rob Gier and center midfielder Chris Greatwich.
- Seating capacity of stadium in UIan Bator is just 2,500. The game will be played on artificial surface (the Bacolod match was played on grass).
- Team manager Dan Palami earlier said their goal is to win five straight games, starting with the victory over Mongolia in Bacolod City last month. The Azkals will take on Myanmar on March 19, and Palestine and Bangladesh until the 25th.
- This is just the second game of Hans Michael Weiss as head coach of the Azkals.
- Mongolia needs to win by a margin of at least three goals to eliminate the Azkals in the AFC Challenge Cup.
- Official tip-off is at 1 p.m. Manila time.
- Temperature in Mongolia is -10 degrees C. Azkals to come out of dugout in a few minutes to begin warmup.
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