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Post by cjeagle on Mar 24, 2016 2:44:50 GMT 8
21 March 2016 Men's National Team set to play against Uzbekistan on 24. March Players who compose the national squad for the Away Match against the Uzbekistan National Team on 24 March 2016 at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan under the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ – Asian Qualifiers / AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Qualifiers (Round 2): AGUINALDO, Amani Manuel – Global FC ARISTORENAS, Jorrel Zachary – Loyola Meralco Sparks FC CLARINO, Mario Javier – Global FC DANIELS, Kenshiro Michael – Kaya FC DEL ROSARIO, Dominic Liam – Kaya FC DEYTO, Patrick Phillip – Global FC ETHERIDGE, Neil Leonard – Walsall FC FLORES, Jim Ashley – Stallion FC GUIRADO, Juan Luis – Ceres-La Salle FC PATIÑO, Javier – Henan Jianye FC PORTERIA, Jose Elmer – Kaya FC RAMSAY, Iain – Tractorsazi FC REICHELT, Patrick – Ceres-La Salle FC ROTA, Simone – Stallion FC SATO, Daisuke – Global FC STEUBLE, Martin Markus – Ceres-La Salle FC TRIGO, Tomas Angel – Loyola Meralco Sparks FC VILLANUEVA, Dennis – Global FC WOODLAND, Luke The Philippine delegation left Manila for Tashkent last Saturday, 19 March 2016 with Team Manager Dan Palami, Head Coach Thomas Dooley, and Assistant Coach Jose Ariston Caslib. Goalkeeper Coach Pascal Werner Zuberbühler and overseas-based players Neil Etheridge, Javier Patiño, and Iain Ramsay joined the team in Uzbekistan yesterday, 20 March 2016. Players who had been called up but are on injury list: INGRESO, Kevin – Ceres-La Salle FC PALLA, Stephan – Wolfsberger AC SCHROCK, Stephan Markus – Ceres-La Salle FC YOUNGHUSBAND, Philip James – Loyola Meralco Sparks FC The Uzbekistan vs. Philippines match will be aired live at 9:00pm (Manila time) on 24 March 2016 via ABS-CBN Sports+Action Channel 23. pff.org.ph/2016/03/21/mens-national-team-set-to-play-uzbekistan-squad-on-24-march-2016/
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 24, 2016 2:49:53 GMT 8
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 24, 2016 4:13:58 GMT 8
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 24, 2016 8:35:51 GMT 8
Azkals coach Thomas Dooley at presscon earlier: Obviously we have some problems in the team with all the injuries Dooley: These are the games we live for. In general, we don't have a chance but in football, anything can happen. Dooley: We will try to make our own fans happy. We will fight. We will try to play our game and get a good result. Dooley: I'm a realist. We know UZB is the best team in our group. We have the most difficult group, most difficult travel from among team. Dooley: But we have the strongest players who are available. The team that we will have tomorrow is the best we have right now. Juani Guirado is the captain for this match Juani Guirado: The mentality of the team is strong. We miss some players. But every player is ready to give everything for the country
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Post by kroner on Mar 24, 2016 8:43:10 GMT 8
OT: Nice to see Coach Aris back in national team. Remembered him during San Beda's reign as back to back champions of early 90s. My Dad was the head coach and he was the captain ball.
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Post by kroner on Mar 24, 2016 8:49:30 GMT 8
Anything can happen: Azkals shooting for upset in Tashkent By: Cedelf P. Tupas, March 24th, 2016 01:46 AM TASHKENT—For a team that thrives on adversity, the Azkals could be facing their sternest test yet. Banged-up and travel-weary, the Philippine Azkals aim to defy the odds when they square off with Asian powerhouse Uzbekistan Thursday night in their Asian Cup and World Cup Qualifying clash at Bunyodkor Stadium here. The match kicking off at 9 p.m. in Manila marks the start of a challenging five-day stretch for the Azkals, who are looking to keep third spot in Group H to avoid a playoff for a berth in the third round of Asian Cup Qualifying. The Azkals also face North Korea at Rizal Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. “These are the games that we live for,” said Azkals coach Thomas Dooley. “If you look at it, we don’t stand a chance, but anything can happen in football.” Azkals manager Dan Palami believes the Azkals can rise to the challenge in this landlocked capital city that used to be part of the Soviet Union. “We have a very resilient team,” said Palami. “We can always count on the players to play their best for the country.” Picking up at least a point here could go a long way for the Azkals hopes of finishing in the Top Three in their group as Bahrain is just behind on goal difference and has a match it is expected to win against Yemen. Finishing fourth could mean the Azkals will drop to a playoff for a place in the third round of Asian Cup Qualifying—a disappointing scenario considering the team started the campaign with two impressive wins before losing three of the next four games. The Azkals won’t have skipper Phil Younghusband, talisman Stephan Schrock and suspended players Manny Ott and Misagh Bahadoran as well as a slew of veterans who called time to their international careers just last week. Dooley also noted the 24 hours the Azkals spent going here from Manila which could take a toll on the players during the game. “Obviously we have some problems in the team, but we’re looking forward to the game tomorrow,” said Azkals coach Thomas Dooley. “The team that we have is the best that we have right now.” Veteran defender Juani Guirado, who will skipper the side tomorrow, said there should be no recourse for the Azkals but to fight in every play for 90 minutes. “The mentality of the team is strong even though some of our other teammates are not here,” said the 36-year-old Guirado. “Every player on this team is ready to fight.” The Uzbeks hammered out a 5-1 victory over the Azkals in their previous meeting in Bulacan last September, but coach Uzbekistan coach Samvel Babayan said his side will be foolish to think that the result could easily be replicated here. “It will be a difficult game and we re spect the Philippines,” said Babayan, whose team can all but seal its place in the next round of World Cup Qualifying with a victory. “Our target is to put in a performance, show our strengths and quality and probably the win will come.” Dooley hinted at reverting to a more balanced 4-2-3-1 formation for the clash, with Javier Patino expected to lead the line and Martin Steuble teaming up with Luke Woodland at midfield. OJ Porteria could get his first start in the competition in the position where Younghusband and Schrock used to play—behind the main striker. Young defenders Amani Aguinaldo and Daisuke Sato are both nursing minor injuries, but Dooley said the duo will be fit to play. The Azkals are also pinning their hopes on Neil Etheridge who hopes to carry his fine form at club level to international play. “It’s one of those games where you need your defense and the goalkeeper to be at their ultimate best,” said Azkals’ Swiss goalkeeping coach Pascal Zuberbuhler. Read more: sports.inquirer.net/209498/azkals-shooting-for-upset-in-tashkent#ixzz43mEdB8U1 Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 24, 2016 8:50:37 GMT 8
Tickets for Philippines-Uzbekistan match at 34,000-seater Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent tomorrow are reportedly sold out.
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Post by cypher210 on Mar 24, 2016 21:50:45 GMT 8
Neil looked amazing in the first half. it looks like they're gonna park the bus.
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Post by stingray11214 on Mar 24, 2016 22:40:36 GMT 8
77th minute: UZB 1, PHL 0. Porteria sent off.
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Post by cilantro on Mar 24, 2016 22:43:20 GMT 8
solid talaga ang uzbeks
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Post by stingray11214 on Mar 24, 2016 22:59:12 GMT 8
FULL TIME: UZB 1, PHL 0. Neil was solid between the sticks. It could have been far, FAR worse. There is a reason the Uzbeks are so highly regarded. And, it shows how far the Azkals have to go.
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Post by iniestafan on Mar 24, 2016 23:07:29 GMT 8
Hopefully this will augur well for this years Suzuki Cup. Imagine were going toe to toe against DPRK, Bahrain, Uzbekistan and Yemen during the entire group stage, unlike Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar. With the AFC Cup experience that it will bring to Kaya and Ceres plus this exposure will just bring confidence to our players. Hopefully well see soon a stacked lineup featuring Nazari and Schrock if ever he decides to relocate in Asia. Miss the guys and the forum...
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Post by iniestafan on Mar 24, 2016 23:10:48 GMT 8
I know and I feel that well be a finalist in this years Suzuki Cup. Quote me on this!
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 25, 2016 2:53:02 GMT 8
Azkals put up gallant stand in narrow loss to Uzbeks By: Cedelf P. Tupas The Philippines put up a brave stand against one of Asia’s elite sides before ultimately falling short on a cold Thursday night here. The Azkals frustrated the formidable Uzbeks for long periods only to absorb a 0-1 defeat in their Asian Cup and World Cup Qualifying clash at a jampacked Bunyodkor Stadium. Defender Anzur Ismailov’s glancing header at the hour mark lifted the Uzbeks who dominated possession. A superb performance on goal from Neil Etheridge kept the Azkals in the match up until the end. Well drilled and organized, the Azkals proved tough to break down even after playing with 10 men in the last 80 minutes. The Azkals didn’t pick up a point but their battling performance showed the squad’s resilience – something that they can build on when they face North Korea in Manila on Tuesday. “I’m not happy because we lost but I have to compliment the team for fighting for 90 minutes,” said coach Thomas Dooley who missed several players from his regular starting eleven due to injuries and suspension. “It was a game where we had to put out heart in and we did.” Making his first start in the qualifiers, OJ Porteria was sent off for a foul on defender Egor Kremits 10 minutes into the match. Dooley wasn’t happy with the Japanese referee Ryuji Sato’s decision pointing out that it was only Porteria’s first foul of the match and a booking would have been enough. Etheridge then produced a string of outstanding saves denying Server Djeparov, Igor Sergeev and Odil Akmehdov as the keeper redeemed himself from his error-strewn game in the 1-5 loss in Manila last September. “We had an incredible goalkeeper who kept us in the game,” said Dooley. Read more: sports.inquirer.net/209545/azkals-put-up-gallant-stand-in-narrow-loss-to-uzbeks#ixzz43qdV26onFollow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 25, 2016 15:28:52 GMT 8
Also from Cedelf Tupas
Postgame Comments by Coach Babayan of Uzbekistan:
UZB coach Samvel Babayan: It was a difficult match. The Philippines has a good future. Their goalkeeper is a hero today. Babayan: GK was the reason why we didn't score many goals. Philippines plays at a high level maybe same level as DPR Korea. Babayan: Philippines is a quality team that's why we had a full stadium. My players respect them especially the goallkeeper.
Comments by Neil Etheridge
Neil Etheridge: I felt we deserved a point from this match
Neil Etheridge: I think we can take a lot of positive from this match.
Woodland
Luke Woodland: We didn't expect to go down 10 men after 9 mins but I think we coped really well.
Woodland: Second half was tough but we will take positives out of this game and push on vs North Korea in Manila.
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