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Post by jp on Apr 11, 2017 8:29:24 GMT 8
Congrats to PNWT! Now that is what you called playing for the country, fighting until the end & always playing for the win attitude.
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Post by jobe1 on Apr 11, 2017 9:13:48 GMT 8
Honestly, I'd rather stick with the current players. Some players who were called up but decline because of academics are not deserving. It seems they chose their school rather than their country. These team that played in the qualifier is enough and maybe with the addition of some forwards like Jesse Shugg. With the FIFA Women's World Cup on the line, they need to bring their best players next year. Imagine the exposure that football is going to get in the Philippines if they do make the top 5 of the Asian Cup finals and qualify for the FIFA World Cup. It will inspire many of the kids today who don't care about football to take up the sport. That doesn't mean that many of those who begged off deserved to be called up. Many of the current players proved that they deserved to be in the squad despite their youth and if they continue to improve will most likely make it next year as well. They need to participate and continue gaining experience in the UAAP and the PFF Women's League as well as in the SEA games. I agree with cjeagle on this one. Let's try to assess the situation and let's not get ahead of ourselves. While the Malditas are good in this qualifiers, the level of opposition is still several notches below the Asian Cup level. Japan, China and Korea will definitely be heads and shoulders above all other teams. For us to even get the 5th slot will require something short of a miracle. As such, we will need all the big guns for us to even be competitive at the Asian Cup level. Shugg, Houplin and Park will definitely be helpful on the forward and attacking MF positions. They play at a higher level and they can contribute together with Madarang. The DF side should also be upgraded as they will be quite busy come Asian Cup side. Also, with all due respect to the coaching staff, they have done a very good job at the qualifiers but I sense we need to get perhaps some consultants to improve on the play of the Malditas. This is a good chance for us to at least make a go at the World Cup and I believe we should at least cover all bases and not leave any stone unturned.
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 11, 2017 10:45:47 GMT 8
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Post by ashirogimoto on Apr 11, 2017 12:15:00 GMT 8
congrats to the team for qualifying to the main event! I hope we get bracketed with Jordan to get a better shot for 3rd place in our group!
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 11, 2017 13:25:02 GMT 8
POSTGAME THOUGHTS
First of all, congratulations! But looking back, you were down a goal and virtually your slot at progressing was in serious risk. What happened, what did the team do what did you do to compel your teammates to rise to the occasion and get that valuable equalizer?
PATRICE IMPELIDO (Team Captain): We had a few good chances in the first half that we weren't able to capitalize. We knew a goal was coming. Even though Bahrain was able to score first we never gave up. There was still plenty of time in the 2nd half. We kept fighting. We kept our composure and worked as a team. And that's how Sara was about to score that equalizer.
After a difficult preparation, did the team expect to get this far?
IMPELIDO: I mean we knew it wasn't going to be easy. We had to work hard, stay consistent and work as a team. The results showed that's exactly what we did.
What do you plan to do with the Jordan game?
IMPELIDO: Yes we qualified but this campaign isn't over yet. We still have one more game against Jordan. I think this will be our toughest game. The coaches will help us prepare for our game against them. I know they've watched their games and will let us know what players to look for and team tactics. We want a win!
As a seasoned veteran and the team's oldest player, did you get emotional? Like you felt vindicated for all the hardships, ups and downs the team went through to qualify before (particularly 2013)?
IMPELIDO: Oh yes I got emotional. This game was rollercoaster ride of emotions. I was talking with Inna before the game and saying that we're almost there. One more game. Only 90 minutes. And when that final whistle blew, we did it! We're going to Jordan!! We hugged and I cried tears of joy
C/o of Mia(ish) from the women's national team social media
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Post by ish on Apr 11, 2017 17:34:04 GMT 8
Thanks for sharing those quotes by Impelido, cjeagle! With the FIFA Women's World Cup on the line, they need to bring their best players next year. Imagine the exposure that football is going to get in the Philippines if they do make the top 5 of the Asian Cup finals and qualify for the FIFA World Cup. It will inspire many of the kids today who don't care about football to take up the sport. That doesn't mean that many of those who begged off deserved to be called up. Many of the current players proved that they deserved to be in the squad despite their youth and if they continue to improve will most likely make it next year as well. They need to participate and continue gaining experience in the UAAP and the PFF Women's League as well as in the SEA games. I agree with cjeagle on this one. Let's try to assess the situation and let's not get ahead of ourselves. While the Malditas are good in this qualifiers, the level of opposition is still several notches below the Asian Cup level. Japan, China and Korea will definitely be heads and shoulders above all other teams. For us to even get the 5th slot will require something short of a miracle. As such, we will need all the big guns for us to even be competitive at the Asian Cup level. Shugg, Houplin and Park will definitely be helpful on the forward and attacking MF positions. They play at a higher level and they can contribute together with Madarang. The DF side should also be upgraded as they will be quite busy come Asian Cup side. Also, with all due respect to the coaching staff, they have done a very good job at the qualifiers but I sense we need to get perhaps some consultants to improve on the play of the Malditas. This is a good chance for us to at least make a go at the World Cup and I believe we should at least cover all bases and not leave any stone unturned. For the record, Houplin has stated that she has retired from international football. Second, Park is nowhere near active according to Shugg. Right now the most active of the 2013 pool are Shugg, Diaz, Claire Lim obviously, Wilson, Larot and Salvacion. Not even sure if Maria Dela Cruz is still playing. Dull has stated that she is done with the PWNT.
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Post by ish on Apr 11, 2017 17:35:07 GMT 8
^ We can try calling up some more of the kids of 2013 who have obviously bloomed now like Claire Lim. Olivia Schmitt maybe, but i haven't really heard of much football from the other kids.
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 12, 2017 0:54:11 GMT 8
Today's results Grp B FT Korea Republic 4-0 Uzbekistan
S Korea advances to the finals
Grp D Vietnam 2-0 Myanmar
Vietnam advances to the finals
Teams participating in the 2018 Women's Asian Cup
Japan, Australia, China, S Korea, Jordan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 12, 2017 1:15:00 GMT 8
Jordan and Philippines set to face off for top spot Dushanbe: Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Jordan 2018 qualifiers looks set for a rousing finish on Wednesday when leaders Jordan and second-placed Philippines meet each other to decide who will take top spot. Jordan are currently two points head of their opponents from Southeast Asia and have a fifth successive win in their sights, while the Maltidas, with three victories and a draw to their name, approach the game knowing that they have already secured their ticket to next year’s continental gathering thanks to Jordan’s automatic qualification as hosts of the 2018 finals. Eager for his side to send out a strong message to the other teams destined to compete for silverware in Jordan, head coach Maher Abu Hantash is full of confidence going into the last match. “During the past five years, we have played against teams from East Asia as well, like Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Chinese Taipei. These teams are stronger than the Philippines and they play faster,” he said. “We have seen the Philippines, their system and how they play. It will be easier for us to prepare against them than some of the other opponents in our group because the Philippines are structured.” After seeing her Philippines side secure their qualification thanks to a draw with Bahrain on Monday, head coach Letecia Bautista now wants to complete the nation’s already successful campaign on a high. “We will end on a positive note,” she promised. Elsewhere, the United Arab Emirates, will be aiming to secure another three-point haul against Tajikistan following their first win of the tournament against Iraq on Matchday Four, while Bahrain’s encounter with the rock-bottom Iraqis is the day’s other game. www.the-afc.com/womens-asian-cup-2018/jordan-and-philippines-set-to-face-off-for-top-spot
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 12, 2017 1:25:12 GMT 8
^ We can try calling up some more of the kids of 2013 who have obviously bloomed now like Claire Lim. Olivia Schmitt maybe, but i haven't really heard of much football from the other kids. Players to consider from the U17/u18 age group who participated in this months ECNL(Elite Clubs National League) tournament in Arizona U17 GIRLS: * Rhea Arcenal-Chan(De Anza Force) * Sonia Chan(De Anza Force) * Dani Fernandez(Strikers FC) * Gillian Antiporda(MVLA) * Isabella Adamos(Pleasanton Rage) * Aidan Reineman(Real So Cal) * Lauren Fuch(Slammers FC) * Jillian Gonzales(McLean Youth Soccer) U18 GIRLS: * Dani Wheeler(De Anza Force) * Reina Bonta(De Anza Force) * Michele Bonifacio(Santa Rosa United) * Maiya Pacleb(Seattle Reign Academy) * Danni Barton(Slammers FC) * Malia Allison(Crossfire Premier) c/o markilizer although for the Asian Cup you should be inviting college players. Olivia Schmitt will be graduating next year. I am not sure how that affects her availability for the Asian Cup.
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 12, 2017 9:19:49 GMT 8
Women’s Team Clinch Spot in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 19 hours ago The Philippine Women’s National Team made history by qualifying for next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup after a late 1-1 draw against Bahrain last night at the Republican Central Stadium in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. A goal down heading to the final few minutes, midfielder Sara Castaneda equalized in the 82nd minute to seal the Philippines’ progress to the final round as the second best team in Group A with 10 points. The Philippines are the sixth team to qualify for the final round joining China, Australia, Japan, Thailand, and tournament hosts Jordan. “It was a crazy match. It was like playing for the title,” said head coach Letecia Bautista. “We wanted this more so we were able to bounce back and I am just thankful for the result. I am speechless.” On the back of a three-game winning run, the Philippines only needed to draw Bahrain to book their passage the final round. However, Bahrain proved to be a tough opponent as they too were also looking for a spot to the final round. Bahrain brought the game to the Philippines and went close midway in the first half. Marwa Zayed picked out Reem Al-Hashimi in the box, but the forward sent her shot wide. The Philippine side found their form heading in to the break. Hanna Parado sent a volley that was straight to the keeper in the 44th minute. Eva Madarang should have netted the opener right before half-time, but her shot went inches wide. Similar to the first half, Bahrain started the second half strong. Patricia Tomanon was needed to clear away the threat in the 52nd minute, but three minutes later Bahrain finally penetrated the Philippine defense. Noora Al Dossary ran past the defense and sent a looping ball over Inna Palacios and in to the back of the net. It was the first goal that the Philippines have conceded in the qualifiers. Bahrain’s goal may have dampened the mood of the Philippines, but their resolve were not broken. Madarang was quick to level things in the 60th minute, but her effort came to nothing after the flag was up for offside. Still, the Philippines carried on and finally equalized in the 82nd minute. Tomanon launched the ball to Madarang in the box. The forward flicked it to space where Castaneda was making a run. The midfielder, who was unmarked and only had the goalkeeper to beat, sent the ball to the roof of the net with a timely volley to put the Philippines level, and more importantly, through to the final round. The Philippines still had enough in them to snatch the win and take maximum points. Claire Lim sent a long ball that was only denied by the upright in the 89th minute, and a late corner in added time was cleared off the line. When the final whistle was blown, the job was finally accomplished and the Philippines qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Team captain Patrice Impelido admitted the game proved to be a highly emotional affair for her. Impelido, along with Palacios, were the remaining members of the 2013 squad that came close to qualifying. “This game was a roller-coaster ride of emotions. I was talking with Inna (Palacios) before the game and said that we’re almost there. One more game. Only 90 minutes,” said the skipper. “And when that final whistle blew, we did it! We’re going to Jordan! We hugged and I cried tears of joy.” Impelido added that despite going behind, the team never gave up which paved way for Castaneda scoring the equalizing goal. “We had a few good chances in the first half that we weren’t able to capitalize. We knew a goal was coming. Even though Bahrain was able to score first we never gave up,” continued Impelido. “There was still plenty of time in the 2nd half. We kept fighting. We kept our composure and worked as a team. And that’s how Sara was able to score that equalizer.” Philippine Football Federation General-Secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes praised the performance of the Women’s team in Tajikistan. “The young and the fearless team, our Philippine Women’s National Team did a gutsy job and made us all and our country proud. The Philippines will be one of only 8 countries in Asia in the finals of the 2018 Asian Women’s Cup Jordan. 5 of 8 competing national teams will go to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 in France. We need to sustain the campaign and hope for good results in Jordan,” said Gastanes. “Meantime, PFF hopes the POC-PSC SEA Games 2017 Task Force approve our earlier request to send a women football team in the SEA Games this August 2017. Our current women football campaign deserves no less. Laban Pilipinas!” The Philippines still have a chance of finishing on top of Group A when they face top seed Jordan on Wednesday, 12 April. pff.org.ph/2017/04/11/womens-team-clinch-spot-afc-womens-asian-cup/
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Post by potboler on Apr 12, 2017 19:27:25 GMT 8
Philippines lost to Jordan 5-1 but still very proud for the girls. I take back what I said about sticking with the current roster. After a draw with Bahrain and a lost to Jordan, our defense was exposed. We really need to level up just to compete in the Asian cup. It seems that the Philippines is the weakest team going to Asian cup in terms of skill and technique wise. The team need to start training hard especially on the agility side.
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 13, 2017 8:59:21 GMT 8
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 14, 2017 1:17:02 GMT 8
Malditas fall to Jordan at the end of AFC Asian Cup qualifiers A day after making history, the Filipina booters had a reality check as host Jordan handed them a 5-1 beating at the end of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers. by Earl Henry Averilla Technically, it was a no-bearing match but the Jordanians, who were already booked to the main event as host country, showed how tough the level of competition that the Malditas will face next year. Jordan finished the qualifiers undefeated while Philippines settled for second. From the kick-off whistle, Jordan seemed to be the team that showed dominance as they immediately get a considerable share of ball possession in the early stages of the first half. Both sides were able to come up with goal-bound attempts that were easily saved by the respective keepers. An ominous Jordanian offensive move came in the 13th minute though as Inna Palacios saved an initial ball in but wasn’t able to quickly return to position as the West Asians lurked in the box but were just unfortunate in not being able to seize the opportunity to score. A minute later, and the 2018 Asian Cup hosts eventually drew first blood as a beautiful run by Anfal Al-Sufy down the right flank created the necessary space for a chance as she provided a gift of a cross for Luna Al-Masri to tuck the ball into the goal with authority. It could have been two-nil in a space of a minute or two as captain, Stephanie Al-Naber, rattled the bar from a powerful drive. A dangerous spell came over the Philippine side as Jordan exploited the space and piled up the pressure mainly from the right flank. Such sustained threat by the latter paid off once again as striker Maysa Jbarah was unleashed from a breakaway, beating the defense, and scoring as she found ample time to ensure the ball went in to make it 2-0. In the 32nd minute, Al Naber pulled of a powerful snapshot towards the goal but Inna Palacios was there to save. Hanna Parado saw an opportunity to score in the 36th minute but her drive was blocked by a defender. Claire Lim did as well from a long free-kick but her attempt was comfortably caught by Sherin Alshalabe. Jordan finally made it a one sided first half as they made it 3-0 with Maysa Jbarah pulling off a tenacious play by continuing to regain the ball after initially slipping inside the opposing box and get the goal. The Jordanians could have increased their lead even more as the half expired if not for some crucial tackles by the Filipina defenders and Inna Palacios saves. The domination prompted Coach Leticia Bautista to make a change in first-half injury time as she introduced Anicka Castañeda to the pitch in place of Jovelle Sudaria. The second half started with the Philippines better movement and distribution of the ball, with the younger Castañeda in the mix, that could have been a ray of hope to bounce back, but the Jordanians made it an unassailable four-nil lead from a set piece as the Filipinas were not able to clear Al-Naber’s free-kick. The ball then found its way towards Luna Al-Masri who banged the shot into the back of the net. With the lopsided scoreline looming, the Malditas had no choice but to adjust their tactics salvage any semblance of their pride as their rivals continued to come up with dangerous runs via their pacey wingers and fullbacks especially the right flank with Shahnaz Jebreen and Anfal Al-Sufy marauding the Malditas’ half. But even with the defensive approach, a defensive lapse caught the Southeast Asians outnumbered as Jordan skipper Stephanie Al-Naber made it five goals with an uncontested shot that was impossible for Inna Palacios to deal with. With Eva Madarang now the only clear striker upfront, she most of the time found herself stranded and well-marked while most attempts that followed were limited to half-chances as Claire Lim and Patricia Tomanon shot from considerable distances that were easily dealt with by the opponents. A rare opportunity came begging though for the Philippines as a well weighted pass released Anicka Castañeda with only the onrushing keeper to beat but she dragged her shot narrowly wide of the near post. The intensity eventually lowered as the match approached the end. In the 1st minute of injury time, a consolation goal came for the Malditas courtesy of substitute Alisha del Campo to make the final score 5 – 1 in favor of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup hosts. With the Filipinas already through to the group stages to be held next year in Jordan, the national team should look into this lesson given by their rivals in a positive manner, perhaps looking into points of improvements in terms of strengthening the squad and improving the preparation through friendlies as they brace for much tougher opposition in the continental stage. Despite the comprehensive loss, it was a historic run by Malditas. They will arrive in Manila on the evening of Good Friday. The Filipina booters are hoping to be fielded in the SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia later this year that should serve as a good buildup for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. www.foxsportsasia.com/en-ph/news/malditas-fall-jordan-end-afc-asian-cup-qualifiers/
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 15, 2017 2:32:09 GMT 8
The Philippine Football Federation Our Women's National Team is back! Catch them on Good Morning Pilipinas (PTV4) and Hardball (ABSCBN) on Monday, 17 April 2017. #Philippines #PWNT #AFCWAC2018 #RoadtoJordan — at NAIA International Terminal 2.
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