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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2017 9:39:58 GMT 8
Yes, I'm serious, but you miss my point. Being top team in the group, you will be expected to advance. This will give all your players that additional stress and pressure, causing them to second guess every pitch decision they make, make every bad pass a disaster and forced them to commit stupid challenges, the main cause for yellow and red cards. On the other hand, if there is no expectation, the players are more relaxed, and are taking the game to enjoy and have fun. Remember Indonesia, not expected to move on in Suzuki Cup.
Also, if you are the top team, you'll be the main target Just like being the NBA champion of last year, every home team is out to get you and they statistically play their very best.
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Post by cebujames on Jan 25, 2017 12:34:47 GMT 8
Here's my problem with ranking. Top ranked teams have the added stress and pressure to win, while a lower ranked team gets that added adrenalin and determination to win and prove everybody was wrong. Example. Suzuki Cup 2016, Philippines ranked top team before the tournament, and lost, not even in the knock-out stage. Thailand won the Cup. Euro Cup 2016, Belgium ranked top team worldwide before the tournament, and lost to Wales in knock-out stage. Portugal won the Cup. i.e. top ranking could be a curse. The Philippines is again top team in Group F. Two teams advances, so who in this group is "so hungry and so motivated" as to cause us the problem? Tajikistan and Yemen? Let's be serious here. Who would you rather have the Azkals play against? Yemen or North Korea? Yemen or Jordan? Yemen or Kyrgyzstan? I like this draw. If the Azkals cannot beat Yemen and Nepal, they certainly won't be able to beat any of the teams from the highest ranked pot. Pot 1 Teams are bracketed with Pot 2, 3 and 4 respectively. So, Phl can nowhere to be bracketed with Kyrgyz, NK and Jordan. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I think what amaspogi is pointing out is that it would be much better if we are bracketed with a like Myanmar and Bhutan. Nepal is an ok team but the travel to Nepal and play can affect. And they are on a spring from the Solidarity Cup Win. But I always believe in them (Azkals).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2017 22:26:37 GMT 8
I fail to correctly describe my point in this post. In soccer anything goes, i.e. a good team could lose to a weaker team since 11 players need to be playing together for 90 minutes. For me it is better to be an underdog, just like Leicester City FC last year in the EPL. All the teams took them for granted and they became the champions. This year, Manchester City FC is expected to win every game, because of their roster and the most successful coach in soccer. Yet, they are having problems scoring, even with 60% possession and lots of chances. The mental pressure to win gets into all the players.
It really does not matter who the other teams in the Azkals group, they still need to produce. The lesser the mental pressure, the better the team will perform.
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Post by cebujames on Jan 26, 2017 10:50:33 GMT 8
I fail to correctly describe my point in this post. In soccer anything goes, i.e. a good team could lose to a weaker team since 11 players need to be playing together for 90 minutes. For me it is better to be an underdog, just like Leicester City FC last year in the EPL. All the teams took them for granted and they became the champions. This year, Manchester City FC is expected to win every game, because of their roster and the most successful coach in soccer. Yet, they are having problems scoring, even with 60% possession and lots of chances. The mental pressure to win gets into all the players. It really does not matter who the other teams in the Azkals group, they still need to produce. The lesser the mental pressure, the better the team will perform. Blame the rankings. Hehehe I admit that we are only strong if our Fil-Foreigners play. If we play with our domestic players, we are more like Singapore or Myanmar or Vietnam. Sometimes getting high ranking can hurt us. But who knows, we are improving with our domestic players. And we should beat these teams in our bracket.
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Post by dingodile5 on Jan 26, 2017 22:37:42 GMT 8
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 22:39:20 GMT 8
As mentioned earlier, our senior professional players should easily handle the mental pressure which comes with being the top team in the group, but unfortunately there are 11 players playing. All we need is one or two junior player panicking, committing a fatal mistake causing an opponent's goal. If we start losing points, it creates a "domino effect" which will amplify the mental pressure affecting ALL the players.
Also, the qualifying round is for one full year, until March of 2018. A lot of things could happen during that time. The roster in March 2017 may be totally different by March 2018. I believe, that in a long qualifying round like this, it is better to be lucky than good.
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Post by xyz1000 on Jan 28, 2017 21:15:54 GMT 8
Good to see the PFF is planning and preparing early for this. Makes all the difference in delivering good results. This is the most important campaign since the last world cup qualifiers and there's a very good chance we make it to the next phase. Palami says planning is crucial to Azkals’ campaign BY JAELLE NEVIN REYES ON JANUARY 27, 2017 Philippine Azkals team manager Dan Palami said that extensive planning is essential if the Philippines is to be successful in the Asian Cup qualifiers..... “It (travel) is actually an important element in the preparations and in the game. When we had problems with the travel arrangements in the World Cup qualifiers, in some of the games it actually spelled the difference between playing well and playing mediocre,” he stated. He stressed that they do not want to repeat the same mistakes they committed in the second round of the joint World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers last year. “We need to plan and we need to make sure that we will be ready for it. This is a big chance for us to be part of the Asian Cup so we’ll make sure that we wont waste it,” he said. ..... link
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Post by dingodile5 on Feb 22, 2017 22:17:51 GMT 8
To prepare for the game vs Nepal on March 28, PHI will play with Malaysian side in Manila on March 22. It's within the FIFA match days.
Malaysia will gauge their skills thru our team before they embark to Pyongyang to face Korea DPR team on March 28.
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Post by FromSulu on Feb 23, 2017 0:21:24 GMT 8
MANILA, Philippines — With a month to go before the Asian Cup qualifiers campaign for the Azkals, which kicks off March 28 against Nepal, the team is set to participate in some friendlies. According to Azkals team manager Dan Palami, the team has been in touch with three overseas signees for the squad: a midfielder, defender and forward, who have yet to confirm in joining but have shown intent. Their names have been in the rounds in social media. They are also in the process of securing Filipino passports to be eligible for the squad. m.philstar.com/314190/show/5bb49922fa32c8e88d46d5d9c167c36f/?hmm, who could be the three players that Dan is referring to? Jesper Nyholm(CB),Raphael Obermair(RW), Pancho Fernandez(FW) or Amin Nazari(CM)?
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Post by kroner on Feb 23, 2017 0:52:25 GMT 8
MANILA, Philippines — With a month to go before the Asian Cup qualifiers campaign for the Azkals, which kicks off March 28 against Nepal, the team is set to participate in some friendlies. According to Azkals team manager Dan Palami, the team has been in touch with three overseas signees for the squad: a midfielder, defender and forward, who have yet to confirm in joining but have shown intent. Their names have been in the rounds in social media. They are also in the process of securing Filipino passports to be eligible for the squad. m.philstar.com/314190/show/5bb49922fa32c8e88d46d5d9c167c36f/?hmm, who could be the three players that Dan is referring to? Jesper Nyholm(CB),Raphael Obermair(RW), Pancho Fernandez(FW) or Amin Nazari(CM)? Interesting news. Amin, Omid and their father spent the recent holidays in the Philippines before going to Malaysia. With Omid just awaiting clearance it is not far-fetched that Amin will tag along and might have met with PFF personalities....maybe even PFL teams. Brandon Magpayo is also vocal about his invitation to the national team as shown on his personal website. Well we'll find out soon.
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Post by cebujames on Feb 23, 2017 8:32:18 GMT 8
MANILA, Philippines — With a month to go before the Asian Cup qualifiers campaign for the Azkals, which kicks off March 28 against Nepal, the team is set to participate in some friendlies. According to Azkals team manager Dan Palami, the team has been in touch with three overseas signees for the squad: a midfielder, defender and forward, who have yet to confirm in joining but have shown intent. Their names have been in the rounds in social media. They are also in the process of securing Filipino passports to be eligible for the squad. m.philstar.com/314190/show/5bb49922fa32c8e88d46d5d9c167c36f/?hmm, who could be the three players that Dan is referring to? Jesper Nyholm(CB),Raphael Obermair(RW), Pancho Fernandez(FW) or Amin Nazari(CM)? Interesting news. Amin, Omid and their father spent the recent holidays in the Philippines before going to Malaysia. With Omid just awaiting clearance it is not far-fetched that Amin will tag along and might have met with PFF personalities....maybe even PFL teams. Brandon Magpayo is also vocal about his invitation to the national team as shown on his personal website. Well we'll find out soon. There's always good news for the Azkals. And I hope Magpayo is as good as how I expect him to be. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by cebujames on Feb 24, 2017 9:49:36 GMT 8
According to my LA contact with a nephew studying at UCSD, Magpayo may NOT be 100% ready until June-July of this year. 2 reasons: His injury will not be fully (100%) recovered until April, and Magpayo said he will need a month or two to redevelop his stamina and agility. Also, he intends to have his product (iPhone APP) CampusLive on beta testing by May which will require him to be at UCSD. Comparing him with the other Azkal prospects, this guy is NOT just relying on soccer for his future career, he's got other options. For one thing, I believe, his parents will NOT let him abandon college for soccer. For me, the higher probability will be in the U22 Asean Olympics in August 2017. Here's my reasoning. He's a smart dude and maybe willing to play for the Philippines as an under-age player with the ability to change country preference when he reaches the adult age according to FIFA rules. His no.1 priority is Portugal, according to his website. Who DOES NOT want to play center mid with Cristiano Ronaldo as your left wing, Nani as your right wing and Andre Silva as your forward? Well, my expectations of his play is high. But my expectations of him playing with the Azkals is thin now. And I think it's good for him. For his future. And will support his endeavors.
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Post by iniestafan on Feb 24, 2017 11:40:52 GMT 8
How good is this Kid magpayo? Does he deserve this kind of hype?
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Post by theunicorn on Feb 24, 2017 12:50:16 GMT 8
That's what I'm thinking too. Does he have a mixtape of his play? And he's still in HS, what kind of potential you guys seen in this kid?
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Post by iniestafan on Feb 24, 2017 13:29:53 GMT 8
I mean can they quantify the hype? How many goals? How many assists? How many games did he played? So they can justify the hype.
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