Showing posts with label Philippine Azkals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philippine Azkals. Show all posts
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Philippine Azkals loss to Thailand 2-1 in AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 opener
Host Thailand gave the Philippine national men’s football team a rude welcome to open the ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup, outclassing the Azkals, 2-1, in their match Saturday at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The War Elephants drew first blood, literally, in the match after Azkals ace striker Phil Younghusband suffered a cut over his left eye in the early minutes. The Philippines’ top scorer was hardly a factor in the first half before being subbed out at the break.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 (Philippine Azkals) Live Streaming
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Philippine national men’s football team kicks off its campaign in the 2012 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup when it battles host Thailand Saturday night at the Rajamangala Stadium here.
The Philippine Azkals, whose fame surged after their Cinderella run to the semifinals of the tournament two years ago, look to end their losing tradition to the Thais, to whom they suffered large beatdowns in their last 12 encounters. Thailand’s 9-0 demolition of the Philippines in 1999 remains the most lopsided result of the matchup.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Philippine Azkals ranked second in Southeast Asia based on FIFA World Rankings
The Philippines climbed to its highest place in the global football ladder once again, emerging as the second best team in Southeast Asia according to the latest FIFA world rankings released Wednesday.
From 147th, which last October became the country’s all-time high in the rankings, the Philippine Azkals jumped to 143rd to become 20th in Asia and only trail regional powerhouse Vietnam, which ranked 138th, as the best squad in Southeast Asia.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
PFF, PSC preparing for potential Suzuki Cup Football Home Match
The Philippine Football Federation, together with the Philippine Sports Commission, is exerting all efforts to make the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium a viable home venue for the national football team should it advance to the semifinals of the 2012 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup.
When the Azkals reached the semifinals of the Suzuki Cup two years ago, the Filipinos were forced to play their home match in Indonesia due to a lack of venue that meets the organizers’ standard. Indonesia won the series on aggregate, 2-0, to end the team’s surprising run in the tournament.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Phil, James Younghusband back with the Philippine Azkals
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals have called up Phil and James Younghusband to participate in their 10-day training camp in the Middle East, which starts October 7.
This, after the Younghusband brothers were controversially left out of the Azkals roster for the recently concluded Philippine Football Peace Cup.
In a statement, Azkals team manager Dan Palami said the management decided to include the Younghusbands "after careful consideration."
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Philippine Azkals Jumps Three Places Higher in FIFA Rankings
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals surged in the latest FIFA men’s list (FIFA.com) for the country’s highest-ever ranking in world football.
From 150, the Philippines jumped three places higher to 147 following their success in the recent Philippine Football Peace Cup.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
James, Phil Younghusband Out of Azkals For Good?
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine national men's football team will begin their campaign in the Philippine Football Peace Cup on Tuesday against Guam, but the tournament has been somewhat overshadowed by some issues off the pitch.
On Sunday, the Azkals management unveiled the team's roster for the Peace Cup, and many football fans were shocked to see that the influential Younghusband brothers, Phil and James, have been left out.
In a statement, the Azkals management and coaching staff explained that commitment issues led to their decision.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Phil, James Younghusband Out In Azkals Roster For Peace Cup
Brothers Phil and James Younghusband will not be part of the national roster in the upcoming Philippine Football Peace Cup.
Azkals coach Hans Michael Weiss informed the brothers via text message that they will not be part of the team for the four-team mini-tournament organized by the Philippine Football Federation, which is slated from September 25-29 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Azkals Loss To Laos Is Null And Void, says FIFA
The Azkals - Philippine national men’s football team’s heated match against Laos Monday night turned out to be not an official international friendly match after all, which means that the Azkals’ 2-1 loss would have no effect on their world rankings.
In an email to InterAKTV, FIFA confirmed that it withdrew consideration for the game after learning that referees who officiated the game were not recognized by the world governing body.
“Indeed, not all four referees were from FIFA which is a must for an official A-match,” FIFA wrote in an email Tuesday night.
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