tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558039822687564906.post8427441219699882023..comments2024-03-21T13:11:45.178+01:00Comments on Filipino Football: 2018 FIFA World Cup - AFC qualifiersjonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17721398772806838546noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558039822687564906.post-35350100441988766552015-02-23T16:18:36.073+01:002015-02-23T16:18:36.073+01:00If you're asking that in the same sense as Ano...If you're asking that in the same sense as Anon @12:18, it's already explained above so check that out. And if you literally have no idea what's good to be in higher pot, well here you go. <br /><br />One team from each of the five pots will be drawn into a group. So if you're in pot 2, you'll have teams from pot 1,3,4,5 in your group, and if you're in pot 3, you'll have pot 1,2,4,5 teams. Now compare the general quality of the teams in pot 2 and 3. Most teams in pot 2 are too strong for azkals, while many teams in pot 3 are fairly beatable. When you consider the fact that you have to be at least runner up of a group to advance to the next round, this can be a decisive factor. It's as simple as that.<br /><br />Of course, it also depends on luck of the draw. Even if you manage to get in pot 2, North Korea from pot 3 and Syria from pot 4 can be drawn into your group and then you're screwed. And even if you end up in pot 3, you can still have an awesome luck to meet Vietnam from pot 2 and Bangladesh from pot 4 and you'll have much higher chance in this case. <br /><br />So pot alone doesn't decide anything, but probabilistically speaking, it's no doubt a huge difference to be in pot 2 and pot 3. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558039822687564906.post-70005555877084938632015-02-23T12:45:03.433+01:002015-02-23T12:45:03.433+01:00No one? Any takers?No one? Any takers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558039822687564906.post-28594096830658542462015-02-22T16:52:39.160+01:002015-02-22T16:52:39.160+01:00Pot this pot that what does it really mean and is ...Pot this pot that what does it really mean and is it really important to be in pot 2? Can someone care to explain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558039822687564906.post-10170495643937622822015-02-21T19:25:38.094+01:002015-02-21T19:25:38.094+01:00@12:18
I don't think we will either, but this...@12:18<br /><br />I don't think we will either, but this is not only the 2018 WC qualification but 2019 Asian Cup qualification as well. If we can get in Pot 2 and some luck in the draw follows, it's not impossible to make it to the next round which will give us an Asian Cup ticket. Plus in the next round, we can play 10 more games against Asian top teams and it's gonna be a huge experience. And even if we don't make it to the next round, we will have another chance for Asian Cup as long as we don't finish as the bottom of a group. So, no, it's not all about qualifying for the World Cup.<br /><br />@15:07<br /><br />You trust me, you may never be able to see PH qualifying for the WC before you die. Don't rush your dream.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558039822687564906.post-71509276332302665872015-02-21T15:07:20.648+01:002015-02-21T15:07:20.648+01:00We will qualify..
Trust me we will..
We will qualify..<br />Trust me we will..<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558039822687564906.post-76992478341478119932015-02-21T12:18:55.561+01:002015-02-21T12:18:55.561+01:00It doesn't matter what pot we're in! Bott...It doesn't matter what pot we're in! Bottom line is, the Philippines will not qualify for the World Cup!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558039822687564906.post-46367301147940921212015-02-21T09:55:25.797+01:002015-02-21T09:55:25.797+01:00yes, Philippines will be down to 199 points in Apr...yes, Philippines will be down to 199 points in April if they dont play friendlies in March.jonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721398772806838546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4558039822687564906.post-78971541466891073592015-02-21T09:29:46.454+01:002015-02-21T09:29:46.454+01:00In April ranking, Philippine will automatically lo...In April ranking, Philippine will automatically lose big points (about 20 pts, according to my simulation) because our Challenge Cup points earned in March 2013 and March 2012 will lose some of its weight respectively. Therefore, now it's crucial whether AFC uses March ranking or April ranking for group seedings. If they use March ranking, we will definitely be included in Pot 2, but if they use April ranking, it's gonna be 3 way battle of Philippines-Maldives-Afghanistan for 16th spot depending on friendly results in March. FYI, Vietnam is safe and they will be in Pot 2 regardless of which month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com