Yangon: Palestine took a step closer to the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup on Wednesday when they drew 0-0 with the Philippines to remain undefeated after two of their three qualifying Group A matches.
The Palestinians, who reached the quarter-finals of the 2006 edition, came closest to breaking the deadlock at the Youth Training Centre Stadium with Murad Eleyan, scorer of both goals in his side’s 2-0 win over Bangladesh in their qualification campaign curtain-raiser, hitting the post in the 18th minute.
The Azkals, meanwhile, struggled to get into their stride with their best effort of the match coming in the 64th minute when skipper Emelio Caligdong saw his close-range effort blocked before the 28-year-old’s Philippines Air Force team-mate Yanti Basrales, a 59th minute substitute for Ian Araneta failed to convert the rebound.
The Philippines, who conceded a stoppage-time goal to draw 1-1 with Myanmar in their opening match, take on Bangladesh on Friday while Palestine face a tough finale against the Group A hosts.
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Will there be a stream of the azkals-myanmar replay?
ReplyDeleteBangladesh 2 Myanmar 0 FT
ReplyDeleteWho once said Myanmar is the strongest team in the group? This result makes it more difficult for us as we are now in a MUST WIN situation and for Bangladesh one point seems to be enough for them........so they will strengthen their defense and play counter attacks. We have to make the play which is not our strenght indeed.....the late equalizer in the 1st match seems to be deadly..........
ReplyDeletePrior to the start of the group stage qualifiers, if it was said that Myanmar was the strongest in the group then it is very believable especially since they have home advantage.
ReplyDeleteHowever, just because you are branded as the strongest doesn't mean things will turn out to reflect that you were the strongest. In our case (Group A), it hasn't exactly panned out that Myanmar are the strongest. Part of the beauty of the game I guess... why it's the no. 1 sport in the world.
Anyway, personally, if we only get a draw against Bangladesh it would still be a good result as we would've stayed unbeaten. And as harsh as it may sound, it would be nice if they didn't qualify as it would bring the hype and everything else that comes with it, down a notch or two.
to anonymous, personal:
ReplyDeleteyou are right, it's harsh. it's stupid too. you must have gotten that personal logic from the depths of your ass. "it would ve nice if they didnt qualify...", man, you are something else.
even if say, they dont qualify, the hype and interest in Philippine football will double, triple, quadrouple. Reason number 1 is because of non-believers -- people like you.