Source: abs-cbnNEWS.com MANILA, Philippines (5th UPDATE) — The Philippine Azkals lost the game to Mongolia, 1-2, but they still advanced to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup group stage by winning the tie, 3-2, on goal aggregate. The Philippines took an early lead via a James Younghusband goal in the third minute of their match … Continue reading
By Olmin Leyba | philstar.com BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – This early, the Philippine men’s football team is preparing fresh faces who will reinforce the Azkals in upcoming international tournaments, including the Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia in November. Some of the potential recruits, among them Fil-foreign booters, have actually even joined the 35-man Azkals pool … Continue reading
By : Abac Cordero | philstar.com MANILA, Philippines – Hans Michael Weiss said he likes to play it safe. Yesterday, he gave a glimpse of himself, and his coaching style perhaps, when he said it’s no guarantee that the Philippines would beat Mongolia in their forthcoming AFC Challenge Cup tie. “We should not underestimate Mongolia,” … Continue reading
by: abac cordero | philstar.com Neil Etheridge (top) with Indon fans as he stepped out of the bus and James Younghusband (above) with fans at the hotel lobby. ABAC CORDERO JAKARTA – For a team that has played beyond expectations, there’s not much of a difference between winning and losing. The Philippine football team, known … Continue reading
By: rey joble | gmanews.tv They may be of different breeds, whose foreign accents connote mixed nationalities, but the Philippine Azkals are ready to play as one solid unit in their Suzuki Cup semifinals match with Indonesia on Thursday. Fil-English players Chris Greatwich, Neil Etheridge, and brothers Phil and James Younghusband, blended perfectly with the … Continue reading
by: jonas terrado | mb.com.ph MANILA, Philippines — Fil-Briton Chris Greatwich rescued the Philippines from the jaws of defeat with an injury goal as the Nationals salvaged a 1-1 tie against a fancied Singapore squad on Thursday at the start of the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam. … Continue reading