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Post by muyche on Jul 4, 2011 9:16:38 GMT 8
Hello po..ask ko lang if which between the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod and Rizal Stadium in Manila is the better host in your own opinion? Walang away ha....this is for the purpose of generating opinions that would also help in the improvement of future games what will be hosted here in our country...thanks.
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Post by Caz on Jul 4, 2011 9:43:23 GMT 8
Undeniably, the pitch in Rizal is a major major plus. It was gorgeous and truly of international standard and the team truly benefitted from it. But as a spectator I had mixed feelings about Rizal. I liked that everyone had their own reserved seat. The new seats were uncomfortable but the fact that they were there was a nice touch. But I was in the second to the last row on the right side of the grandstand (facing the pitch) and we had a huge obstruction in front of us that hindered our view of the far side of the field. And the heat was incredible (though in the end, we didn't care). And refreshments during the match were virtually non-existent plus you couldn't bring in a drink you bought outside. And we were aware that "professional cameras", including DSLRs, weren't allowed but we were asked to stow away our little point-and-shoot anyway. Cellphone cameras were allowed though. Panaad had far less stringent rules and existent parking facilities as well as a more breezy location. But no reserved seating meant you had to come really really early to get a good seat. And the pitch was so-so. Plus, you can't deny how much more "into-the-game" the entire city of Bacolod gets. But as the years go by I think Manila would catch on. So right now I was a more comfortable and happier spectator in Panaad, as the experience didn't end past the stadium exit doors. But I prefer the Azkals playing in Rizal due to the excellent pitch. The stadium facilities, rules, and staff just need to work on a few more things. All in all, still a good first-hosting by Manila. Crowd control was handled well and security was great. Traffic sucked but it was nothing unbearable.
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Post by Ka Roger on Jul 4, 2011 9:45:21 GMT 8
it's the Panaad vs. the rizal again. -.-
I opt to watch them at any other stadium provided it has good facilities. But it's also funny that the number one football team in the world opt to play at different stadia with the names of the Bernabeu, the Mestalla or at Camp Nou.
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Post by clay98 on Jul 4, 2011 9:59:18 GMT 8
we should give credit to the panaad stadium.. some players of the azkals came from this region.. manila is more popular than bacolod..what if we can also promote other cities outside manila? its time visayas to be discovered internationally..
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Post by Ka Roger on Jul 4, 2011 10:11:34 GMT 8
It's time to give thanks to the Visayans who provided the team with quality players, but it's time to say that the Azkals are now the owned by the whole nation.
Wala namang masama kung ipromote ang laro by staging fixtures outside Panaad diba? That's why I don't like a national team having a single venue for their home games. As I've said earlier, Spain doesn't have an official stadium.
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Post by clay98 on Jul 4, 2011 10:26:56 GMT 8
Tama yan.. let Azkals be an AZKALS.. what if divide the game schedule in different qualified field para d bias..
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Post by Ka Roger on Jul 4, 2011 10:37:30 GMT 8
Tama yan.. let Azkals be an AZKALS.. what if divide the game schedule in different qualified field para d bias.. one stadium for Luzon Visayas or Mindanao, and at Mindanao, stage games that are away as possible sa mga hotspots diyan. Promise, we must be vigilant, We don't want like Chechen rebels storming a stadium like what they did at Beslan.
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Post by azkalrules on Jul 4, 2011 12:01:33 GMT 8
Undeniably, the pitch in Rizal is a major major plus. It was gorgeous and truly of international standard and the team truly benefitted from it. But as a spectator I had mixed feelings about Rizal. I liked that everyone had their own reserved seat. The new seats were uncomfortable but the fact that they were there was a nice touch. But I was in the second to the last row on the right side of the grandstand (facing the pitch) and we had a huge obstruction in front of us that hindered our view of the far side of the field. And the heat was incredible (though in the end, we didn't care). And refreshments during the match were virtually non-existent plus you couldn't bring in a drink you bought outside. And we were aware that "professional cameras", including DSLRs, weren't allowed but we were asked to stow away our little point-and-shoot anyway. Cellphone cameras were allowed though. Panaad had far less stringent rules and existent parking facilities as well as a more breezy location. But no reserved seating meant you had to come really really early to get a good seat. And the pitch was so-so. Plus, you can't deny how much more "into-the-game" the entire city of Bacolod gets. But as the years go by I think Manila would catch on. So right now I was a more comfortable and happier spectator in Panaad, as the experience didn't end past the stadium exit doors. But I prefer the Azkals playing in Rizal due to the excellent pitch. The stadium facilities, rules, and staff just need to work on a few more things. All in all, still a good first-hosting by Manila. Crowd control was handled well and security was great. Traffic sucked but it was nothing unbearable. good read and good observation from a person who attended both games. PFF made a mistake of organizing the Mongolia game they did not anticipate such support I believe. They learned from it thats why now they got a professional events company to organize the event for them
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Post by azkalrules on Jul 4, 2011 12:12:15 GMT 8
It's time to give thanks to the Visayans who provided the team with quality players, but it's time to say that the Azkals are now the owned by the whole nation. Wala namang masama kung ipromote ang laro by staging fixtures outside Panaad diba? That's why I don't like a national team having a single venue for their home games. As I've said earlier, Spain doesn't have an official stadium. I agree with you with staging around the country. As long as there are pitches that is up for it. And please dont only thank the Visayans for providing quality players but also for sustaining a dying game that mega manila forgot .... I hope that this time around commerce will be in for it for the long haul win or loose, gwapings or pangit, english speaking o hindi. Hope this love affair we not end .... where are the girls when or players looked like taxi drivers but better than chieffy? hehhehehe
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Post by Caz on Jul 4, 2011 12:20:17 GMT 8
Hm, to summarize my earlier post, both hosts had good and bad points. I too disagree with having an "official home" for the Azkals. I await Cebu's planned venue. I hope it pushes through because it looks like it'll be awesome. The Azkals do need to have international matches around the country.
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Post by narko on Jul 4, 2011 13:31:48 GMT 8
If we're looking long term, we should have at least 4 top class stadiums around the country so we can be eligible to host proper tournaments (up to 16 competitors at least - 4 group stages) and also derive the economic benefits derived from it with the influx of supporters, media, visitors, etc.
Cebu is planning to build one and Mindanao should have one too.
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Post by 6studs on Jul 4, 2011 14:32:40 GMT 8
Undeniably, the pitch in Rizal is a major major plus. It was gorgeous and truly of international standard and the team truly benefitted from it. But as a spectator I had mixed feelings about Rizal. I liked that everyone had their own reserved seat. The new seats were uncomfortable but the fact that they were there was a nice touch. But I was in the second to the last row on the right side of the grandstand (facing the pitch) and we had a huge obstruction in front of us that hindered our view of the far side of the field. And the heat was incredible (though in the end, we didn't care). And refreshments during the match were virtually non-existent plus you couldn't bring in a drink you bought outside. And we were aware that "professional cameras", including DSLRs, weren't allowed but we were asked to stow away our little point-and-shoot anyway. Cellphone cameras were allowed though. Panaad had far less stringent rules and existent parking facilities as well as a more breezy location. But no reserved seating meant you had to come really really early to get a good seat. And the pitch was so-so. Plus, you can't deny how much more "into-the-game" the entire city of Bacolod gets. But as the years go by I think Manila would catch on. So right now I was a more comfortable and happier spectator in Panaad, as the experience didn't end past the stadium exit doors. But I prefer the Azkals playing in Rizal due to the excellent pitch. The stadium facilities, rules, and staff just need to work on a few more things. All in all, still a good first-hosting by Manila. Crowd control was handled well and security was great. Traffic sucked but it was nothing unbearable. what are the reasons why DSLRs are not allowed?
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Post by Caz on Jul 4, 2011 21:55:42 GMT 8
Professional sports photographers require permits to take pictures of the match. It might not be fair to them, supposedly, if someone in the stands had a DSLR to take great pictures without having to acquire the aforementioned permits. To me that was overkill, to disallow common consumer DSLRs AND simple point-and-shoot digital cameras (e.g. Sony Cybershot).
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Post by katsky on Jul 4, 2011 22:12:43 GMT 8
@caz we were able to sneak a dslr camera. my friend's bf is a professional photographer. his dslr camera can be disassembled like a transformer toy and then we hid the parts in diffrent bags.
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Post by Caz on Jul 4, 2011 22:31:09 GMT 8
katskyWe were approached by security at our seats during the match due to our use of a Sony Cybershot. Really? I say it's fine to bring a DSLR to football matches. It's the size of your lenses that would matter. If you see photographers at the sidelines of the pitch they aren't using typical consumer lenses. And of course, they've got a great point-of-view to take pictures. And it's definitely all right to use freakin' point-and-shoot cameras. Sheesh.
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