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Post by stellarboy on Apr 14, 2012 17:52:31 GMT 8
Azkals battle tough Malaysians in friendlyBy Olmin Leyba (The Philippine Star) Updated April 13, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (2) View comments MANILA, Philippines - Reigning AFF Suzuki Cup champion Malaysia looms as the first side that will test the mettle of the Philippine Azkals following the Pinoys’ historic bronze medal showing in the AFC Challenge Cup. “Malaysia has invited us to play a friendly in Kuala Lumpur on June 1 and more or less, we’ll (accept the invite and) go there,” Philippine Football Federation (PFF president) Nonong Araneta told The STAR yesterday. “I’ve had initial talks with (Azkals team manager) Dan (Palami) and he’s okay with this,” he added of what could be a rematch of the international friendly that two nations played at the Rizal Memorial last Feb. 29. The Azkals and the Tigers battled to a 1-1 standoff two months ago. The prospective gig could provide a good opening salvo and test for the Azkals as they get back to the pitch after breaking camp following their milestone campaign in the Nepal Challenge Cup. Enjoying an all-time best position in the Fifa world rankings at 148th, the Azkals will now train their sights on the Suzuki Cup set later in the year and their idea of a buildup opener is to challenge ASEAN rivals, led by 156th-ranked Malaysia Tigers, during Fifa’s June calendar days. The PFF has a standing invitation to Indonesia and Thailand for possible matches on June 5 and 12 in Phl. “I’ll be talking further to officials of Indonesia and Thailand when they go here for the AFC Council meeting on April 21 and 22 (to persuade them),” Araneta said. China has also been invited to come over but has yet to respond, according to the PFF chief. Araneta, meanwhile, said PFF’s technical people will go to Bacolod City after the AFC gab to assess Panaad Stadium’s capability to host one of the projected friendlies. “We might hold the June 5 match to Bacolod. We’ll send people to make an assessment and we’ll also require numbered seats,” he said. Panaad was the home field when the Azkals beat Mongolia last year, 2-0, in the first leg of the AFC Challenge Cup playoffs. The stadium was packed with 18,000 paying fans but for the Azkals’ projected return, only about 10,400 “seated” spectators will be accommodated, according to Araneta. www.philstar.com/SportsArticle.aspx?articleId=796505&publicationSubCategoryId=69&keyword=sp_football Post your thoughts on this rematch between the Philippines and Malaysia here.
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Post by stellarboy on Apr 14, 2012 18:12:34 GMT 8
As I said in the other thread, I do think Malaysia wants to simulate a "home and away" series of matches if ever they get drawn in the same group; much more if both of them meet in the knockout stages in the 2012 Suzuki Cup. With their draw against the Philippines a few months back in the Rizal Memorial Stadium, I have a gut feeling that they would really want to test the Filipino booters if they survive a filled Bukit Jalil Stadium, more or less like the situation during the 2010 tourney when the PHI team battled Indonesia with a full capacity audience at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
I have a feeling, though, that Malaysia was sort of holding back a bit when they played us here. When we play on their home pitch, though, I think they will bring their A-Game, and will not only be looking to beat us, but to rout us also, so the Azkals should be wary of that.
But here's the thing, many of the Euro-based players of both sides will be present. So this will be a very exciting and, I bet, a very physical match. I haven't talked about the atmosphere of the Bukit Jalil when the Malaysian ultras are around. It will feel like the Kuwait away game during the WCQ.
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Post by stellarboy on Apr 14, 2012 19:27:49 GMT 8
Azkals, Malaysians collide again in KLBy Cedelf P. Tupas Philippine Daily Inquirer 12:38 am | Saturday, April 14th, 2012 IT WILL be the Philippines’ turn to visit defending Suzuki Cup champion Malaysia on June 1 when the two nations clash in an international friendly in Kuala Lumpur. Philippine Football Federation president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta yesterday confirmed they have accepted Malaysia’s invitation for a match, ahead of the Azkals’ series of games at home. Malaysia and the Philippines battled to a 1-1 draw with Fil-German Denis Wolf scoring his debut goal for the side last Feb. 29 just before the Azkals left for the AFC Challenge Cup in Kathmandu, Nepal, where the team finished a tournament-best third. But the friendly is remembered more for the alleged incident that happened in the Azkals locker room during the prematch inspection. Saying that she felt alluded to when a size of a brassiere was mentioned during the inspection, AFC match commissioner Cristy Ramos filed a complaint against player Lexton Moy for sexual harassment. Ramos also claimed that player Angel Guirado was in his underwear when she held the inspection. The case is still pending before the PFF Disciplinary Committee. The Azkals who will undergo a camp in Tagaytay from May 20 to 31 are slated to play three matches at home in June. sports.inquirer.net/40223/azkals-malaysians-collide-again-in-kl
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Post by dingodile5 on Apr 14, 2012 23:55:31 GMT 8
Oh well because of this match, It reminds me of what happened in the locker room but now. Doon na. Lalaki for sure ang papasok since they are a Muslim country. I moved on from that. Hope it won't happen anymore. Azkals should know their discipline
By the way their stadium's capacity is approximately 90000 to 100000. So how many MAS fans and how many PHI fans will watch the game live? Give your ratio hehe For me 70 MAS :30 PHI
Wow in Tagaytay City, Where in Tagaytay nga pala? I haven't seen any football pitches there when I was there
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Post by Caz on Apr 15, 2012 1:36:59 GMT 8
Malaysia hasn't been doing well lately when it comes to away games. This being a home game for them will be a huge disadvantage for the Azkals, I believe. But really, we're used to away games. Though I'm very interested to see how many Pinoys will attend the match live. The Azkals "fever" has died down somewhat and I don't expect a repeat of the attendance in Singapore. This will be a fun one to watch.
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Post by stellarboy on Apr 15, 2012 7:23:29 GMT 8
Malaysia hasn't been doing well lately when it comes to away games. This being a home game for them will be a huge disadvantage for the Azkals, I believe. But really, we're used to away games. Though I'm very interested to see how many Pinoys will attend the match live. The Azkals "fever" has died down somewhat and I don't expect a repeat of the attendance in Singapore. This will be a fun one to watch. Malaysia is dangerous when they play at home. Only Uzbekistan and UAE have beaten them at home in the span of 10 years. Like I said last time, it will really be like the situation at Gelora Bung Karno in Indonesia or at the Hawaili Stadium in Kuwait. The definite factors that would affect the Pinoy booters on this will be: 1) the noise from the 80,000 - 90,000+ attendees in the stadium, that including Filipinos, I'm afraid. 2)possible modes of distraction from unbecoming "hooligans" from the Malaysian side. I'm sure one will break through security in bringing a laser pointer to distract whoever be the GK on our side, like in Kuwait. I don't think so, Caz, that the Azkals "fever" has died down. I'm sure a number of OFWs in and around KL have heard about the recent victories of the national team, including the 3rd place win at the Challenge Cup, and should have watched them play Singapore last year. I believe they will be ecstatic to watch our Azkals play against this strong Malaysian side, and they will definitely give their all-out support. Maybe the Kaholeros should work double-time to encourage them to watch and join them in cheering. Better be forewarned, though, if Malaysia gets beaten at home. Malaysian fans, along with Indonesians, are reputed to be passionate and tend to become very violent hooligans, maybe next to the Italian and English fans before the Taylor report. Expect Filipino fans to encounter mockings, jeers, fistfights and hair-pullings (in case for females). Malaysian haven't given the Azkals respect unlike the Indonesians and Singaporeans these past 2 years, so expect bad blood with this, but God forbid, I hope and pray no Filipino gets killed with this. Like I said, Caz, these encounters with MAS could give us a glimpse of the most likely outcome for our boys in the Suzuki Cup, don't you think?
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Post by dingodile5 on Apr 15, 2012 9:32:16 GMT 8
MAS fans dirty tactics (Based on what I've watch in the past games) - MAS fans are booing if the ball is in the enemy.
Solution: No solution (It's their home)
- MAS fans use laser pointers at their enemies in their home (Like what happened in IDN NT during Suzuki Cup finals 2010)
SOlution: They should have tight security and confiscate this upon entering the stadium
- Sometimes: MAS fans throw things to NT when they are losing. (Sometimes only unlike MYA and IDN like what happened to OMA and BAH during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers when MYA and IDN lost at home)
Solution: Tight security and confiscate things unnecessary during the match.
- MAS fan teases visiting fans inside the stadium.
Solution: No solution. (It's their home)
Goodluck MAS is strong if they are in their home. Fans cheers is an advantage for them but Azkals will be in their full team. The ball is round anything could happen. We might upset them in their turf
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Post by stellarboy on Apr 15, 2012 16:14:51 GMT 8
Philippines say 'aye' to friendlyBy Devinder Singh THE PHILIPPINES have accepted an invitation to play the national team in a friendly match on June 1 as part of a series of international matches being lined up for K. Rajagobal's squad. Malaysia were held 1-1 by the Philippines, in a friendly match on Feb 29 in Manila, in a game played on uneven turf at the Rizal Memorial Stadium where the national players squandered numerous chances to win. Philippine Football Federation president Nonong Araneta said the Azkals, as their national side are known, are ready for a rematch with Malaysia after finishing third in the recent AFC Challenge Cup in Nepal. "Malaysia has invited us to play a friendly in Kuala Lumpur on June 1 and more or less, we'll (accept the invite and) go there," Araneta told the Philippine Star on Thursday. The match, however, will likely take place at the Shah Alam Stadium with the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil closed for renovations. The game will form part of Rajagobal's plans for the national team's AFF Cup title defence later this year. The national coach will try out six uncapped players in a friendly against Sri Lanka in Shah Alam on April 28 while home-and-away games against Singapore (June 5 and 12) have also been confirmed. On July 24, Malaysia will play visiting English club Arsenal while the FA of Malaysia is also trying to arrange games against India, New Zealand, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, the national Under-22 team will tour Europe and China in May and June in preparation for the AFC Under-22 Championships qualifiers in Myanmar on June 23-July 3. Malaysia will visit Slovakia, Hungary and China before tackling South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, the Philippines and Myanmar in the Group G qualifiers, where the top two teams qualify for the finals. www.nst.com.my/sports/soccer/philippines-say-aye-to-friendly-1.74143
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Post by darksephir on Apr 15, 2012 17:44:06 GMT 8
MAS fans dirty tactics (Based on what I've watch in the past games) - MAS fans are booing if the ball is in the enemy.
Solution: No solution (It's their home)
- MAS fans use laser pointers at their enemies in their home (Like what happened in IDN NT during Suzuki Cup finals 2010)
SOlution: They should have tight security and confiscate this upon entering the stadium
- Sometimes: MAS fans throw things to NT when they are losing. (Sometimes only unlike MYA and IDN like what happened to OMA and BAH during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers when MYA and IDN lost at home)
Solution: Tight security and confiscate things unnecessary during the match.
- MAS fan teases visiting fans inside the stadium.
Solution: No solution. (It's their home)
Goodluck MAS is strong if they are in their home. Fans cheers is an advantage for them but Azkals will be in their full team. The ball is round anything could happen. We might upset them in their turf malaysian fans aren't really as horrible as that. they still have class and knows how to respect. they only act like hooligans when they're having a match against their rival nations like Indonesia, Singapore or Vietnam. well, there are tiny number of fans who are undisciplined but i think it shouldn't be much of a problem at all since the malaysian security knows how to handle the fans and make buffer zones between two groups in case both groups hate each other. well about the lasers during the suzuki cup 2010 1st leg, it's really their fault ;D
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Post by stellarboy on Apr 15, 2012 18:25:50 GMT 8
malaysian fans aren't really as horrible as that. they still have class and knows how to respect. they only act like hooligans when they're having a match against their rival nations like Indonesia, Singapore or Vietnam. well, there are tiny number of fans who are undisciplined but i think it shouldn't be much of a problem at all since the malaysian security knows how to handle the fans and make buffer zones between two groups in case both groups hate each other. well about the lasers during the suzuki cup 2010 1st leg, it's really their fault ;D The question now is, will Malaysian fans make the Filipinos their new target for rivalry? I observed a few of them, via social media, may have remembered their loss during the 1991 SEA Games, and could have been a little threatened during the recent stalemate against each other that Feb. 29 night. And I also observed they're utterly disappointed that the team they once saw as underdogs and laughing-stocks have overcome them in FIFA rankings because of the Azkals' impressive finish at the Challenge Cup. Now that this deal has sealed, both sides should still prepare for any untoward incident, as I suspect that bad blood can occur if the Pinoy booters get a big, or at least decent, winning scoreline against the Malaysians right in their home turf. I am hoping though the Malaysian police force will enforce peaceful proceedings of this fixture.
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Post by darksephir on Apr 16, 2012 0:26:20 GMT 8
malaysian fans aren't really as horrible as that. they still have class and knows how to respect. they only act like hooligans when they're having a match against their rival nations like Indonesia, Singapore or Vietnam. well, there are tiny number of fans who are undisciplined but i think it shouldn't be much of a problem at all since the malaysian security knows how to handle the fans and make buffer zones between two groups in case both groups hate each other. well about the lasers during the suzuki cup 2010 1st leg, it's really their fault ;D The question now is, will Malaysian fans make the Filipinos their new target for rivalry? I observed a few of them, via social media, may have remembered their loss during the 1991 SEA Games, and could have been a little threatened during the recent stalemate against each other that Feb. 29 night. And I also observed they're utterly disappointed that the team they once saw as underdogs and laughing-stocks have overcome them in FIFA rankings because of the Azkals' impressive finish at the Challenge Cup. Now that this deal has sealed, both sides should still prepare for any untoward incident, as I suspect that bad blood can occur if the Pinoy booters get a big, or at least decent, winning scoreline against the Malaysians right in their home turf. I am hoping though the Malaysian police force will enforce peaceful proceedings of this fixture. the Malaysians might get disappointed if the azkals win but I don't think they'll commit such crimes. Compared to the ultra hostile Indon crowd, Malaysian crowd are more disciplined. If the match happens in Bukit Jalil National stadium, I'll not worry much because the security is pretty ok in there. but if it gets transferred to Shah Alam stadium in Selangor, the security there is pretty questionable.
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Post by Caz on Apr 16, 2012 8:35:52 GMT 8
Malaysians don't strike me as a violent crowd. I think the stands will be fine and everyone will enjoy this match. If we field all our first-choice players we stand a mighty chance even in this away game. But I just don't see this happening. As for Pinoy attendance, I do believe there'll be a good number to represent the sun and stars but it won't be as overwhelming as in the friendly against Singapore when the Azkals craze was not too far from its peak. Though stellarboy has a good point as I did not consider the team's recent success.
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Post by narko on Apr 16, 2012 9:35:28 GMT 8
Regarding Filipinos going to the match, my opinion is that for Azkals' away matches the Azkals craze will not factor too much. The factors that will affect attendance would be matters such as access, availability and cost. I think for Filipinos who are overseas, it doesn't matter to them what sport it is or if its a performing artist, an athlete. I think what matters to overseas Filipinos is that a piece of home and of our heritage is there, that connection to the homeland and an opportunity to make that connection to home by being there for the team, to welcome them and to cheer for them. In my travels abroad I run across Filipinos (we're all over the place) and every time I could see and feel a sort of joy in them when they run into a fellow Filipino based back home. A conversation easily takes place and there are many questions about goings-on back home. That's why I'm confident that no matter where the Azkals stand, overseas Filipinos will always be happy and proud to welcome and support their fellow Filipinos and the team.
So just imagine if the Azkals win, that victory will mean a whole lot to Filipinos out there, and probably a lot more compared to some Filipinos back here at home. Pride and respect, in a language that is common all over the world - football. So I'm not worried, if they have the time and the means, I have strong faith that our kababayans in Malaysia will not allow the Azkals to be just by themselves when they face the Malaysian team.
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Post by Tiggy on Apr 16, 2012 19:35:07 GMT 8
MAS fans dirty tactics (Based on what I've watch in the past games) - MAS fans are booing if the ball is in the enemy.
Solution: No solution (It's their home)
- MAS fans use laser pointers at their enemies in their home (Like what happened in IDN NT during Suzuki Cup finals 2010)
SOlution: They should have tight security and confiscate this upon entering the stadium
- Sometimes: MAS fans throw things to NT when they are losing. (Sometimes only unlike MYA and IDN like what happened to OMA and BAH during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers when MYA and IDN lost at home)
Solution: Tight security and confiscate things unnecessary during the match.
- MAS fan teases visiting fans inside the stadium.
Solution: No solution. (It's their home)
Goodluck MAS is strong if they are in their home. Fans cheers is an advantage for them but Azkals will be in their full team. The ball is round anything could happen. We might upset them in their turf Hey we've in a tougher turf ya know (Gelora Bung Karno). Why worry so much on the malaysian fans. Besides as a National Team you should always be ready to be in an away territory.
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Post by dingodile5 on Apr 17, 2012 0:42:09 GMT 8
I hope what happened in Vietnam could happen again this time in Kuala Lumpur Another upset from us to them
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