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29 December 2010
Malaysia win AFF Suzuki Cup
Malaysia lost 1-2 away to Indonesia but won AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 with 4-2 aggregate.
26 December 2010
23 December 2010
Game 2 of Philippine Azkals vs Indonesians rated well on TV—report
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—The second football game of the Suzuki Cup semifinals between the Philippines and Indonesia, which went almost head to head with the San Miguel Beer-Air 21 quarterfinal game over RPN 9 on December 19 rated significantly higher.
However, the game of crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra versus Alaska on February 17 topped the ratings with a higher average of 5.7 percent in Mega Manila, 5.9 in Metro Manila, and 5.5 percent in the suburbs.
Although comparatively low ratings in Mindanao brought down the national average, the Ginebra-Alaska game still topped the football match with a 4.7 average.
The football match was telecast “live” on Studio 23 while the PBA games were aired on Solar TV-RPN 9.
The Philippines-Indonesia 2 rated 3.7 percent nationally while the pro league’s San Miguel-Air 21 game rated 2.7.
In the breakdown of the ratings, the football match rated 3.8 percent as against 3.3 for basketball in Mega Manila. In Metro Manila, football outrated basketball 4.2 against 3.7.
In the suburbs, the Philippines-Indonesia game rated 3.1 as against 2.9 for the San Miguel–Air 21 showdown. In Northern Luzon, the gap was much wider with football garnering a 3.5 rating and basketball 1.3 percent.
In the Visayas region, which is regarded as a hotbed of football, Game 2 of the Philippines-Indonesia semifinals rated double that of the SMB-Air 21 game, 5.4 to 2.7 percent.
In Mindanao, football also was way ahead, rating 5.3 percent to 2.8 for the PBA game.
The first game ratings of the PBA quarterfinals between Talk N’ Text and Rain or Shine was considerably lower than the ratings for football with a national rating of 1.5 percent compared with football’s 3.7.
The resurgence of public interest in football was anchored on the success of the national team given the monicker Azkals after they held three-time Suzuki Cup champion Singapore to a 1-1 draw and stunned defending champion Vietnam, 2-0.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—The second football game of the Suzuki Cup semifinals between the Philippines and Indonesia, which went almost head to head with the San Miguel Beer-Air 21 quarterfinal game over RPN 9 on December 19 rated significantly higher.
However, the game of crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra versus Alaska on February 17 topped the ratings with a higher average of 5.7 percent in Mega Manila, 5.9 in Metro Manila, and 5.5 percent in the suburbs.
Although comparatively low ratings in Mindanao brought down the national average, the Ginebra-Alaska game still topped the football match with a 4.7 average.
The football match was telecast “live” on Studio 23 while the PBA games were aired on Solar TV-RPN 9.
The Philippines-Indonesia 2 rated 3.7 percent nationally while the pro league’s San Miguel-Air 21 game rated 2.7.
In the breakdown of the ratings, the football match rated 3.8 percent as against 3.3 for basketball in Mega Manila. In Metro Manila, football outrated basketball 4.2 against 3.7.
In the suburbs, the Philippines-Indonesia game rated 3.1 as against 2.9 for the San Miguel–Air 21 showdown. In Northern Luzon, the gap was much wider with football garnering a 3.5 rating and basketball 1.3 percent.
In the Visayas region, which is regarded as a hotbed of football, Game 2 of the Philippines-Indonesia semifinals rated double that of the SMB-Air 21 game, 5.4 to 2.7 percent.
In Mindanao, football also was way ahead, rating 5.3 percent to 2.8 for the PBA game.
The first game ratings of the PBA quarterfinals between Talk N’ Text and Rain or Shine was considerably lower than the ratings for football with a national rating of 1.5 percent compared with football’s 3.7.
The resurgence of public interest in football was anchored on the success of the national team given the monicker Azkals after they held three-time Suzuki Cup champion Singapore to a 1-1 draw and stunned defending champion Vietnam, 2-0.
Football finally outrates PBA
by Ronnie Nathanielsz
We were pleasantly surprised and pleased at the television ratings of the first match in the Suzuki Cup semifinals between the Philippines and Indonesia staged in the 80,000-seat Bung Karno Stadium, which was built in 1960 and is the 9th biggest football stadium in the world.
ABS-CBN’s top honcho Gabby Lopez had earlier instructed vice president for sports Peter Musngi to somehow get the Philippine games for telecast on Studio 23 after realizing the potential of the sport and the newfound public interest in it.
The interest was stirred, no doubt, by the quality with which we played the game and the roster of good-looking young men who donned the country’s jersey in the tournament.
If the results of the telecast of Game 1 is any criteria, then Lopez certainly made the right decision. But that would clearly never be enough. It cannot be a one-shot deal.
ABS-CBN, or any other TV network for that matter, needs to follow through on what has been an initial breakthrough.
The sport needs a well thought-out and sustained program to build on the gains achieved in the Suzuki Cup, while at the same time shunning the internal struggles and debilitating politics of Philippine sport.
Indeed, a powerful TV network’s involvement and its persuasive influence in football is likely to help remove politics from the sport and allow it to grow because it is indeed in the service of the Filipino.
* * *
The ratings should also open the eyes of the members of the PBA board to the harsh reality that the pro cage league is not the attractive proposition it used to be—although teams like Ginebra, B-Meg Derby Ace (Purefoods to many) and San Miguel Beer continue to draw fans to the venue.
Overall, however, the PBA board must realize that they don’t have a product that networks and advertisers will chase, like they used to at a time when Vintage Enterprises’ Carlos “Bobong” Velez lifted the PBA telecast to unequalled heights over a long period of time behind a total dedication to producing a top-class coverage.
The board also needs to appreciate the TV medium as it is today and not be swayed by unsubstantiated if not unintelligent claims that a UHF Channel like Studio 23 cannot match the reach or the audiences of a free TV channel like RPN 9.
That misconception, and a little additional money in terms of a franchise fee, saw the PBA board—which had first indicated it would go with ABS-CBN—turn around and award the coverage rights to Solar Sports.
* * *
The ratings of the football match last Thursday were, according to Musngi, “amazing.”
Imagine. The RP-Indonesia match on Studio 23 outrated the PBA games the previous day.
The PBA first game rated 1.0 percent and Game 2, 1.7 percent in Mindanao while football rated 1.8 percent.
In the Visayas, the PBA rated 1.4 percent and 1.7 percent while the football match rated 4.4 percent.
In Mega Manila the PBA rated 1.4 percent and 2.6 percent while football rated 3.0 percent.
Finally, in the suburbs the PBA rated 1.6 percent and 3.5 percent in the triple-overtime game between Meralco and Rain or Shine while football basically on the main game timeslot rated 4.0 percent.
Figures tell the story.
It may not be the whole picture but it certainly indicates that football has an exciting future. And if PBA basketball is to revive the glory days, the board itself and the teams must imbibe the dynamism of league commissioner Chito Salud, whose grasp of the nuances and commitment to excellence will surely help pave the way for a turnaround.
Time is of the essence.
inquirer.net
We were pleasantly surprised and pleased at the television ratings of the first match in the Suzuki Cup semifinals between the Philippines and Indonesia staged in the 80,000-seat Bung Karno Stadium, which was built in 1960 and is the 9th biggest football stadium in the world.
ABS-CBN’s top honcho Gabby Lopez had earlier instructed vice president for sports Peter Musngi to somehow get the Philippine games for telecast on Studio 23 after realizing the potential of the sport and the newfound public interest in it.
The interest was stirred, no doubt, by the quality with which we played the game and the roster of good-looking young men who donned the country’s jersey in the tournament.
If the results of the telecast of Game 1 is any criteria, then Lopez certainly made the right decision. But that would clearly never be enough. It cannot be a one-shot deal.
ABS-CBN, or any other TV network for that matter, needs to follow through on what has been an initial breakthrough.
The sport needs a well thought-out and sustained program to build on the gains achieved in the Suzuki Cup, while at the same time shunning the internal struggles and debilitating politics of Philippine sport.
Indeed, a powerful TV network’s involvement and its persuasive influence in football is likely to help remove politics from the sport and allow it to grow because it is indeed in the service of the Filipino.
* * *
The ratings should also open the eyes of the members of the PBA board to the harsh reality that the pro cage league is not the attractive proposition it used to be—although teams like Ginebra, B-Meg Derby Ace (Purefoods to many) and San Miguel Beer continue to draw fans to the venue.
Overall, however, the PBA board must realize that they don’t have a product that networks and advertisers will chase, like they used to at a time when Vintage Enterprises’ Carlos “Bobong” Velez lifted the PBA telecast to unequalled heights over a long period of time behind a total dedication to producing a top-class coverage.
The board also needs to appreciate the TV medium as it is today and not be swayed by unsubstantiated if not unintelligent claims that a UHF Channel like Studio 23 cannot match the reach or the audiences of a free TV channel like RPN 9.
That misconception, and a little additional money in terms of a franchise fee, saw the PBA board—which had first indicated it would go with ABS-CBN—turn around and award the coverage rights to Solar Sports.
* * *
The ratings of the football match last Thursday were, according to Musngi, “amazing.”
Imagine. The RP-Indonesia match on Studio 23 outrated the PBA games the previous day.
The PBA first game rated 1.0 percent and Game 2, 1.7 percent in Mindanao while football rated 1.8 percent.
In the Visayas, the PBA rated 1.4 percent and 1.7 percent while the football match rated 4.4 percent.
In Mega Manila the PBA rated 1.4 percent and 2.6 percent while football rated 3.0 percent.
Finally, in the suburbs the PBA rated 1.6 percent and 3.5 percent in the triple-overtime game between Meralco and Rain or Shine while football basically on the main game timeslot rated 4.0 percent.
Figures tell the story.
It may not be the whole picture but it certainly indicates that football has an exciting future. And if PBA basketball is to revive the glory days, the board itself and the teams must imbibe the dynamism of league commissioner Chito Salud, whose grasp of the nuances and commitment to excellence will surely help pave the way for a turnaround.
Time is of the essence.
inquirer.net
19 December 2010
Indonesia 1 Philippines 0 - Gonzales fires Indonesia into final
Jakarta: Christian Gonzales secured Indonesia's place in the AFF Suzuki Cup final on Sunday, firing in the only goal as his side downed the Philippines 1-0 in the second leg of the semi-finals at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
The Uruguay-born striker netted his tournament-leading third goal just before half-time to complete a 2-0 aggregate win for the Indonesians, which set up a meeting in the final against Malaysia, who eliminated defending champions Vietnam on Saturday.
It will be a clash between two teams that have not previously won the AFF Suzuki Cup with the first leg in Kuala Lumpur on December 26 and the return match in Jakarta three days later.
Philippines coach Simon McMenemy named an unchanged starting line-up for a fourth game in a row but Indonesia coach Alfred Riedl made a change up front as forward Irfan Bachdim was replaced by Yongki Aribowo, who made his first appearance in the tournament.
Roared on by a capacity crowd that included Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Indonesians began in the ascendancy. The first sign of real danger came after 11 minutes when Yongki turned past Philippines skipper Alexander Borromeo in midfield and played the ball through for Gonzalez, who beat the offside trap but failed to get to the ball ahead of goalkeeper Neil Etheridge.
Although they trailed 1-0 in the tie, the Philippines failed to generate any concerted pressure and were limited to shots from long range in the first half. They failed to get their attempts anywhere near the target with Phil Younghusband, Chris Greatwich and Anton Del Rosario all firing over the crossbar.
The Indonesians started to turn their pressure into decent chances but Gonzales was guilty of flubbing two clear-cut chances midway through the first half. The Uruguay-born forward directed a diving header off a cross by Mohammed Nasuha directly at Etheridge and then failed to make any decent contact when he was found completely unattended in the six-yard box by Muhammad Ridwan's cutback from the right by-line.
Tempers boiled over in the 41st minute when Greatwich appeared to kick out at Ahmad Bustomi while both players were on the ground near the halfway line. It sparked off a scuffle between both sides with Greatwich eventually booked. The resulting free-kick found its way past the entire host Philippines defence to Gonzalez but the striker was unprepared to receive the ball and could only direct it wide of the target.
Gonzales had missed three clear-cut chances but he finally made one count two minutes before the break. His initial shot was blocked by Borromeo but the defender failed to get it clear and the ball broke right back to Gonzales who curled it at the second attempt past Etheridge into the top left corner of the net to become the leading scorer of the tournament with three goals.
Despite holding a two-goal advantage, the Indonesians continued to turn the screw at the beginning of the second half. Five minutes after the break Zulkifly Syukur fired an attempt from 25 metres straight at Etheridge. The goalkeeper knocked it down dangerously in front of himself and appeared to bowl over Yongky as they went for the loose ball. However, Bahraini referee Ali Hasan Abdulnabi decided not to whistle for a penalty.
With little left to lose, the Philippines began to exert greater pressure and nearly pulled a goal back in the 56th minute when Borromeo flicked Del Rosario's throw-in to Phil Younghusband, who guided his attempt over the crossbar.
With 20 minutes left, the ball fell to Del Rosario on the edge of the box. He put his shot on target but it was too close to Markus Harison to cause the goalkeeper any real problems.
The visitors' best opportunities arrived with just 10 minutes to go. Substitute Emelio Caligdong nearly put the ball past Markus after Hamka Hamzah had been caught in possession in his own box. Greatwich then headed wide after Borromeo had flicked on Del Rosario's long throw.
The Philippines' disappointing night was completed three minutes from time when Greatwich was sent off after receiving his second booking for a desperate lunge on Markus.
Aseanfootball
AFF Suzuki Cup - Indonesia 1-0 Philippines
AFF Suzuki Cup Semifinal, Second leg
Sunday 19. Dec : Philippines - Indonesia in Jakarta (1 PM CET, 8 PM Philippines)
Video from ABS CBN
Tv : Studio 23 in Philippines from 8 pm to 10 pm and Star Sports
Livestream : www.bet365.com (register) and http://www.mips.tv/channel.php?u=2586
Livescore : www.futbol24.com and www.spbolive.com
Good luck !
Sunday 19. Dec : Philippines - Indonesia in Jakarta (1 PM CET, 8 PM Philippines)
Video from ABS CBN
Tv : Studio 23 in Philippines from 8 pm to 10 pm and Star Sports
Livestream : www.bet365.com (register) and http://www.mips.tv/channel.php?u=2586
Livescore : www.futbol24.com and www.spbolive.com
Good luck !
18 December 2010
LOOKING FOR A SHOT TO REWRITE HISTORY
JAKARTA (Dec 18, 2010) – Philippines have never beaten Indonesia in previous AFF-organised football competitions dating back to 1996. In fact, the Philippines have not beaten Indonesia in other tournaments as well, including the SEA Games. In other words, Philippines will have to rewrite regional football history tomorrow evening at the Gelora Bung Karno if they hope to make the final.
There’s only one problem with that story. Hosts Indonesia themselves are out to create history by winning the AFF Suzuki Cup for the very first time this year. To keep their dreams on track, the Indonesians must first prevail in the two-leg semifinal and knock the Filipinos out tomorrow.
For the record, Indonesia have won all three previous encounters against Philippines in AFF competitions. They won 3-1 (1998), 3-0 (2000) and 13-1 in Jakarta in 2002. The Philippines and Indonesia were in different groups and avoided each other in 2004 and 2006. Then in the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, the Philippines failed to make it past the qualifying round.
Two years on, the Philippines have produced a strong side that has already stunned defending champions Vietnam and qualified for their first ever semifinals. They lost the first leg by a solitary Christian Gonzalez goal but coach Simon McMenemy is pleased that his team is still in with a fight.
“We lost because of a mistake but while we wanted to chase the game, we held back. We had one more match to go and could not go chasing the goals in the first game, we could have ended up falling further behind. Their strikers could have torn us apart,” McMenemy said.
He added that the thought process for the second semifinal would be the same but the team would not have to go in search of the goals. The English coach said that his team were all fired up for the match and ditched reports that said his team had fitness problems.
“The boys are in good shape and as you saw in previous matches, they fought to the very end. We have no injuries just some stiffness which is normal. We are prepared for Indonesia. Tomorrow’s match will be the biggest of their careers and you can be sure they will go all the way.”
Indonesian assistant coach Wolfgang Pikal said that the game would be difficult as his team had experienced in the first tie. “We are not playing the Philippines team but a European side. They are 10cm taller, 10kg heavier and stronger than us so it will be difficult for our boys.”
aseanfootball
17 December 2010
Day after 1-0 loss to Indonesia: Pinoys take it easy, go out shopping
By Abac Cordero
JAKARTA – Head coach Simon McMenemy is not pushing the panic button.
In fact, the British national who has helped turn the Philippine football team into serious contenders, let his wards loose yesterday, the day after their close 1-0 defeat to Indonesia.
They all went out for lunch at the Philippine Embassy, and from there, after enjoying a very warm welcome from the embassy staff, they dropped by at a nearby mall for some shopping.
Everybody seemed to be in a good mood, with a lot of bantering and singing inside the team bus that took them around town.
It was a total rest day for the Filipino booters, who came close to forcing Indonesia to a draw at least. To some extent, there even came expectations during the match they could have won.
One of the players, though, was not too cool on spending the day off.
“After we got our butts kicked, we’re going out shopping?” he said.
All’s not lost on the Filipinos, however, because they still have another chance in tomorrow’s game, same time, same place, but will have to beat the Indons by two goals to advance to the finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup.
More : Philstar
JAKARTA – Head coach Simon McMenemy is not pushing the panic button.
In fact, the British national who has helped turn the Philippine football team into serious contenders, let his wards loose yesterday, the day after their close 1-0 defeat to Indonesia.
They all went out for lunch at the Philippine Embassy, and from there, after enjoying a very warm welcome from the embassy staff, they dropped by at a nearby mall for some shopping.
Everybody seemed to be in a good mood, with a lot of bantering and singing inside the team bus that took them around town.
It was a total rest day for the Filipino booters, who came close to forcing Indonesia to a draw at least. To some extent, there even came expectations during the match they could have won.
One of the players, though, was not too cool on spending the day off.
“After we got our butts kicked, we’re going out shopping?” he said.
All’s not lost on the Filipinos, however, because they still have another chance in tomorrow’s game, same time, same place, but will have to beat the Indons by two goals to advance to the finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup.
More : Philstar
16 December 2010
Philippines 0 Indonesia 1 - Gonzales puts Indonesia on top
Jakarta: Christian Gonzales capitalised on a defensive mix-up to give Indonesia a narrow advantage over the Philippines in the first leg of their AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final on Thursday.
The Uruguay-born striker headed the only goal of the game after goalkeeper Neil Etheridge and full-back Ray Jonsson had got in each other's way in the 32nd minute at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
It proved to be the only real lapse by the Filipino defence who defended heroically throughout the evening. But it was enough to give the Indonesians a precious lead to take into the return match at the same venue on Sunday.
The partisan home crowd of 70,000 created a deafening roar as the game kicked off but the Philippines showed few signs of nerves early on despite the intimidating atmosphere.
Gonzales put a weak shot wide in the opening minute but the first real Indonesian chance only arrived after 10 minutes when Oktovianus Maniani gave the ball to an overlapping Mohammad Nasuha, who cut it back from the left for Gonzales whose close range attempt went straight at Etheridge.
The Philippines were solid defensively in the early stages and created a few chances of their own. On 14 minutes, Phil Younghusband drilled a low shot from the edge of the Indonesian box that goalkeeper Markus Harison turned out for a corner.
Midway through the first half, Phil's elder brother James created a fine opening for himself. He turned brilliantly away from a challenge by Muhammad Ridwan on the left flank and ran unchallenged before unleashing a vicious low swerving shot from 25 metres that Harison did well to parry. Ian Araneta attempted to pounce on the rebound but was flagged for offside
The Philippines competed well for the first half-hour, allowing the Indonesians few real scoring opportunities. But having gone nearly four hours without conceding a goal in the tournament, their composure finally cracked after a fatal defensive mix-up.
There appeared to be little danger when Firman Utina swung in a deep cross from midfield to the right of the Filipino box. But Etheridge and Jonsson got in each other's way and the ball fell nicely for a lurking Gonzales, who placed his header into the unguarded net.
The goal ignited the Indonesian crowd and the home side turned up the pressure for the rest of the half.
The Filipino defence had recovered their poise their poise though and Alexander Borromeo made a great defensive header to clear a dangerous cross by Muhammad Ridwan before it could reach Irfan Bachdim or Gonzales. Jonsson then made up for his earlier lapse with a good challenge to deny Irfan before he could fire a shot on target.
Eleven minutes into the second half, Robert Gier produced the tackle of the game with a sliding challenge to stop Gonzales as he bore down on the Philippines goal after being released by Irfan's through ball.
The Indonesians continued to plug away throughout the second half only to be turned away time after time by the Filipino defence, which put in some fine last-ditch tackles to deny the Indonesians a clear change against Etheridge.
The visitors themselves had few real chances but they nearly drew level after an Indonesian defensive mix-up in the 75th minute. Maman Abdurachman got in the way of Harison as the goalkeeper attempted to gather the ball on the edge of the box and the loose ball fell to James Younghusband who fired a bicycle kick towards goal. Fortunately for the Indonesians, Zulkifly Syukur was alert to the danger and heroically headed the ball off his goalline.
Bambang Pamungkas came on as a substitute and broke into the box in the 80th minute only to be forced wide by Etheridge. The striker was still able to put in a cross from the left but it flew just over the head of Gonzales.
aseanfootball
15 December 2010
AFF Suzuki Cup : Philippines 0-1 Indonesia FT
AFF Suzuki Cup Semifinal, first leg
Thursday 16. Dec : Philippines - Indonesia in Jakarta (1 PM CET, 8 PM Philippines)
Tv : Studio 23 in Philippines from 8 pm to 10 pm and Star Sports
Livestream : www.bet365.com (register)
Livescore : www.futbol24.com and www.spbolive.com
Good luck !
Thursday 16. Dec : Philippines - Indonesia in Jakarta (1 PM CET, 8 PM Philippines)
Tv : Studio 23 in Philippines from 8 pm to 10 pm and Star Sports
Livestream : www.bet365.com (register)
Livescore : www.futbol24.com and www.spbolive.com
Good luck !
INDONESIA TO HAVE MAXIMUM SUPPORT AS TICKETS SOLD OUT
JAKARTA (15 Dec 2010) – Everything seems to be working in Indonesia’s favour. Tickets are sold out which means up to 90,000 fans will be at the Gelora Bung Karno to watch their team in action in the first leg semifinal of this year’s AFF Suzuki Cup. Indonesia President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, along with a host of dignitaries will be on hand to lend their support.
Indonesia also do not have any players suspended or injured, which means coach Alfred Riedl will have all options open to him. Even the weather seems to be holding out, allowing the pitch to be in the best of conditions ahead of the game tomorrow.
Then there’s also the best incentive of all, the USD 550,500 that has been promised to the team if they bag the prestigious trophy for the very first time in the history of the event.
“We are optimistic of delivering a good result to the fans. While we are all fit and ready to play tomorrow, we have to respect them too. They have nine naturalised players who are good. They are no longer the Philippines of before,” said assistant coach Wolfgang Pikal at the Pre-Match Press Conference today.
He said that the team had watched their opponents’ game and have identified their strengths and weaknesses.
When asked about the Younghusband brothers (James and Philip), Pikal warned that they could be dangerous. “They performed well in the previous matches and we have to contain them.”
Indonesia have been impressive in the run-up to the semifinals and look to have their best chance to not only make the final but go on to record a historic win at the end.
Earlier today, with tickets for the first match sold out, thousands of fans lined up for hours to try and get their hands on the tickets for the second match. In fact, it’s selling so fast, local officials are confident it will also be sold out by the end of the day.
Meanwhile, it was revealed at the team managers’ meeting today that over 2,000 security personnel which includes police, army, secret service and internal security, will be mobilised for the match.
aseanfootball
Indonesia also do not have any players suspended or injured, which means coach Alfred Riedl will have all options open to him. Even the weather seems to be holding out, allowing the pitch to be in the best of conditions ahead of the game tomorrow.
Then there’s also the best incentive of all, the USD 550,500 that has been promised to the team if they bag the prestigious trophy for the very first time in the history of the event.
“We are optimistic of delivering a good result to the fans. While we are all fit and ready to play tomorrow, we have to respect them too. They have nine naturalised players who are good. They are no longer the Philippines of before,” said assistant coach Wolfgang Pikal at the Pre-Match Press Conference today.
He said that the team had watched their opponents’ game and have identified their strengths and weaknesses.
When asked about the Younghusband brothers (James and Philip), Pikal warned that they could be dangerous. “They performed well in the previous matches and we have to contain them.”
Indonesia have been impressive in the run-up to the semifinals and look to have their best chance to not only make the final but go on to record a historic win at the end.
Earlier today, with tickets for the first match sold out, thousands of fans lined up for hours to try and get their hands on the tickets for the second match. In fact, it’s selling so fast, local officials are confident it will also be sold out by the end of the day.
Meanwhile, it was revealed at the team managers’ meeting today that over 2,000 security personnel which includes police, army, secret service and internal security, will be mobilised for the match.
aseanfootball
FINAL COUNTDOWN IN JAKARTA
JAKARTA (15 Dec 2010) – A few thousand kilometres away, Malaysia and Vietnam were counting down the hours before they kick-off the first leg semifinal tie of this year’s AFF Suzuki Cup today. At the same time across the South China Sea, coaches from Indonesia and Philippines were speaking to the media as part of their final countdown to the other semifinal tie at the Gelora Bung Karno here tomorrow.
“We never set out to win a match, we always aim to bring our best to the field and that’s what we will do again tomorrow. We have a great amount of respect for Indonesia, they have a strong team of full professionals and we’ve made it harder for ourselves by playing the first leg here,” said Simon McMenemy, head coach of Australia told a packed room of reporters today.
To add to the pressure, local officials have said that tickets for tomorrow’s game had been soldout and 88,000 passionate fans will be on hand to support their “timnas” (short for tim nasional). Among the fans will be the country’s number one fan, Bapak President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, whose presence is expected to provide a major boost to the Indonesian players.
“Only two of our players are full professionals, and many of them have never played in front of 88,000 fans.” The coach added that the match would be live back home and that means a whole lot more of fans will be following the proceedings on TV.
“The reality is we have to be respectful of Indonesia, we are the underdogs here. I wish I could be Wenger and come up with some strategy to beat them. But like I said, we must bring our best to the field and hold our composure. They will try and break us down.”
However, McMenemy said that his team had prevailed when faced with an enormous horde of passionate fans. “We faced hostile fans in Vietnam and it worked to our advantage. The boys rose to the occasion. We will try hard again and give 110percent.”
“Sometimes when you step into a cauldron, amazing things can happen.”
McMenemy certainly has his hands full trying to sort things out ahead of tomorrow evening’s giant clash. He has to get his boys to set aside the disappointment of not being able to play at home.
“It would have been the biggest game in Philippines’ history. So, yes, it was a big disappointment. It would have been fantastic to bring a team like Indonesia to the Philippines. Still, we will give our best tomorrow and hope to make it memorable. We will be prepared.”
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“We never set out to win a match, we always aim to bring our best to the field and that’s what we will do again tomorrow. We have a great amount of respect for Indonesia, they have a strong team of full professionals and we’ve made it harder for ourselves by playing the first leg here,” said Simon McMenemy, head coach of Australia told a packed room of reporters today.
To add to the pressure, local officials have said that tickets for tomorrow’s game had been soldout and 88,000 passionate fans will be on hand to support their “timnas” (short for tim nasional). Among the fans will be the country’s number one fan, Bapak President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, whose presence is expected to provide a major boost to the Indonesian players.
“Only two of our players are full professionals, and many of them have never played in front of 88,000 fans.” The coach added that the match would be live back home and that means a whole lot more of fans will be following the proceedings on TV.
“The reality is we have to be respectful of Indonesia, we are the underdogs here. I wish I could be Wenger and come up with some strategy to beat them. But like I said, we must bring our best to the field and hold our composure. They will try and break us down.”
However, McMenemy said that his team had prevailed when faced with an enormous horde of passionate fans. “We faced hostile fans in Vietnam and it worked to our advantage. The boys rose to the occasion. We will try hard again and give 110percent.”
“Sometimes when you step into a cauldron, amazing things can happen.”
McMenemy certainly has his hands full trying to sort things out ahead of tomorrow evening’s giant clash. He has to get his boys to set aside the disappointment of not being able to play at home.
“It would have been the biggest game in Philippines’ history. So, yes, it was a big disappointment. It would have been fantastic to bring a team like Indonesia to the Philippines. Still, we will give our best tomorrow and hope to make it memorable. We will be prepared.”
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PSSI nixes Filipino request to split ticket money
The Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) said it would not share ticket revenue from Thursday’s semifinal 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup match with the opposing team from the Philippines.
The lack of an acceptable stadium led the Filipinos to balk at hosting the match, as the Philippines was supposed to have done, according to PSSI chairman Halid Nurdin.
“I keep refusing to share the profits from ticket sales because the responsibility of organizing the match is in the hands of the Indonesian team,” Halid said on Wednesday in Jakarta as reported by tempointeraktif.com.
“Because [they’ve] chosen to play in Indonesia, then all expenses will be covered by Indonesia…as long as all profits from ticket sales go to Indonesia.”
The Filipinos reportedly requested 50 percent of the box office proceeds.
The PSSI previously agreed to pay for the Filipino team’s transportation and accommodation during its stay in Indonesia from Dec. 14 to 20 and might also pay the Filipino players a daily allowance.
Jakarta Post
The lack of an acceptable stadium led the Filipinos to balk at hosting the match, as the Philippines was supposed to have done, according to PSSI chairman Halid Nurdin.
“I keep refusing to share the profits from ticket sales because the responsibility of organizing the match is in the hands of the Indonesian team,” Halid said on Wednesday in Jakarta as reported by tempointeraktif.com.
“Because [they’ve] chosen to play in Indonesia, then all expenses will be covered by Indonesia…as long as all profits from ticket sales go to Indonesia.”
The Filipinos reportedly requested 50 percent of the box office proceeds.
The PSSI previously agreed to pay for the Filipino team’s transportation and accommodation during its stay in Indonesia from Dec. 14 to 20 and might also pay the Filipino players a daily allowance.
Jakarta Post
AFF Suzuki Cup : Malaysia - Vietnam
Malaysia beat Vietnam 2-0 in first leg of semifinal in AFF Suzuki cup.
Philippines play Indonesia tomorrow in Jakarta.
Philippines play Indonesia tomorrow in Jakarta.
13 December 2010
RP XI to stay intact after stint in Asean
By Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star)
On the eve of their departure for Indonesia, members of the Philippine football team were assured that there would be no revamp of the team that recently scored a historic goal in the AFF Suzuki Cup.
“I don’t think the Philippine Olympic Committee will allow this to happen,” Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richie Garcia told the team that paid a courtesy call on him yesterday morning.
Later in the afternoon they went to Malacañang to meet President Aquino.
The players, including their British coach Simon McMenemy and team manager Dan Palami, were up in arms over a recent statement by Philippine Football Federation president Jose Mari Martinez.
Martinez, who continues to enjoy the support of FIFA despite being ousted as PFF chief by 26 of the 33 provincial associations in the country, told The STAR that he wants a revamp of the Philippine team.
“I am now negotiating to recruit a Brazilian coach, Rick Figuerido, who has about 12 years of World Cup experience with Brazil, Mexico and Jamaica. I can form another national team that’s better than what we’ve got now,” said Martinez.
It did not sit well with the players, who will play the Indonesians in their two-game semis matchup on Dec. 16 and 19. It’s the first time that the Philippines, after so many years, reached the semis of the AFF Suzuki Cup.
“Mr. Martinez wants to revamp the team and bring in a new coach. I don’t understand and it disappoints me. A lot of the boys were disappointed reading that,” said McMenemy, who in four months had made great transformations for the team.
“I cannot understand how he can even say that. It’s so disrespectful as if we haven’t done enough for the country,” said McMenemy.
Team skipper Aly Borromeo can only smile and shake his head hearing Martinez’ calls for a revamp of the team that scored a historic 2-0 victory over the highly-regarded defending champion Vietnam last week in a group stage match.
Too bad that the Philippines lost its chance to host one of the two semis matches against Indonesia due to the absence of a venue that suits international standards. Martinez, however, is still pushing for the staging of the Dec. 19 match at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod.
Palami, who has invested a lot for the team, blasted Martinez for saying that the former had “brainwashed” the players into saying that the embattled PFF president should have no credit in the team’s recent success.
“To say that I brainwashed these players is utter disrespect to the minds of these mature people. He is belittling the minds of our athletes,” said Palami.
Garcia reminded the players to set aside the problems hounding the federation, and instead focus on the coming matches.
“Don’t let the problems of the federation bother you. I know how difficult it is but please try to forget what’s happening within the PFF. Don’t let one person affect your game,” said Garcia.
“You have all worked hard, and are in the point of winning. It’s hard to do but leave these problems behind and play for our country,” said the PSC chief, who also assured the players that if they go farther than the semis, they will get the chance to play before their countrymen.
“If you get to the finals (scheduled Dec. 26 and 29), we can put up the lights at the Panaad Stadium for you to play there. Rest assured that the next time around you will play before the Filipino people,” Garcia said.
Philstar.com
Gould to reinforce PHL team?
By Joaquin Henson
Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Jose Mari Martinez left Manila for Jakarta yesterday afternoon and will represent the country in negotiations with Asean Football Federation (AFF) officials regarding the conduct of the two-match semifinal series of the Suzuki Cup on Dec. 16 and 19.
Before departing, Martinez said he had hoped to bring in Fil-British striker Chad Gould from England as reinforcement for the Philippine squad playing Indonesia but couldn’t get the 6-1 star to agree.
“I spoke with Chad and offered to personally pay to bring him to Jakarta,” said Martinez. “I can convince the AFF to allow him to play. But if he doesn’t get to play, at least, he’ll be with the team and we might be able to activate him in case we play in the finals.”
Martinez said he has tried unsuccessfully to contact officials from the Philippine team about Gould but got through to only one player whom he declined to identify.
“I brought in most of our Fil-foreigners and now, they don’t want to talk to me,” said Martinez who was removed as PFF president for cause during the recent National Congress on a vote of no-confidence from 26 of 33 provincial associations but managed to retain his position on the basis of a technicality upheld by FIFA, the Swiss-based world governing body for football. “I understand their cell phones have been taken away. I suggested for the team to enlist Chad who could be a big help to us. It would be at my own expense. I tried to contact the coach (Simon McEnemy) but no luck. Since they haven’t called Chad, I can understand why he’s not keen to go to Jakarta. He would be embarrassed if he shows up as a spectator.”
Martinez said he was told that Mariano Araneta, the PFF president-in-waiting, and former PFF president Johnny Romualdez will travel to Jakarta to accompany the national team.
“I know Johnny is an AFF vice president but I’m the only one authorized by FIFA to represent our country in official negotiations regarding the Suzuki Cup,” he said. “I will sit in the box during the matches as the Philippine representative, nobody else.”
More : philstar.com
Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Jose Mari Martinez left Manila for Jakarta yesterday afternoon and will represent the country in negotiations with Asean Football Federation (AFF) officials regarding the conduct of the two-match semifinal series of the Suzuki Cup on Dec. 16 and 19.
Before departing, Martinez said he had hoped to bring in Fil-British striker Chad Gould from England as reinforcement for the Philippine squad playing Indonesia but couldn’t get the 6-1 star to agree.
“I spoke with Chad and offered to personally pay to bring him to Jakarta,” said Martinez. “I can convince the AFF to allow him to play. But if he doesn’t get to play, at least, he’ll be with the team and we might be able to activate him in case we play in the finals.”
Martinez said he has tried unsuccessfully to contact officials from the Philippine team about Gould but got through to only one player whom he declined to identify.
“I brought in most of our Fil-foreigners and now, they don’t want to talk to me,” said Martinez who was removed as PFF president for cause during the recent National Congress on a vote of no-confidence from 26 of 33 provincial associations but managed to retain his position on the basis of a technicality upheld by FIFA, the Swiss-based world governing body for football. “I understand their cell phones have been taken away. I suggested for the team to enlist Chad who could be a big help to us. It would be at my own expense. I tried to contact the coach (Simon McEnemy) but no luck. Since they haven’t called Chad, I can understand why he’s not keen to go to Jakarta. He would be embarrassed if he shows up as a spectator.”
Martinez said he was told that Mariano Araneta, the PFF president-in-waiting, and former PFF president Johnny Romualdez will travel to Jakarta to accompany the national team.
“I know Johnny is an AFF vice president but I’m the only one authorized by FIFA to represent our country in official negotiations regarding the Suzuki Cup,” he said. “I will sit in the box during the matches as the Philippine representative, nobody else.”
More : philstar.com
12 December 2010
PH football team to get P1M from MV Pangilinan
By Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—Business tycoon and sportsman Manny V. Pangilinan pledged on Sunday night P1 million to the Philippine football team for its campaign in the Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup.
Pangilinan, through Smart Sports, made the commitment when the Filipino booters graced the PBA games at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Filipino football players made it to the semifinals of the Suzuki Cup for the first time recently after stunning Vietnam, 2-0, and forcing draws against Singapore and Burma (Myanmar).
The support comes as a big boost for the Filipinos, who rued their lost home-field advantage for the semifinals after AFF officials deemed the proposed venue, the Panaad Stadium, in Bacolod as not up to international standards.
The Filipino footballers will play Indonesia in the first of the two semifinal legs on December 16 in Jakarta.
“We are very happy with the help of Mr. Pangilinan,” said team manager Dan Palami. “This is a big step in the development of football in the country.”
Palami hopes Pangilinan’s support will open the floodgates for more corporate backers for the team, which had played abroad virtually unnoticed until its historic victory over the defending champion Vietnamese.
“Mr. Pangilinan is happy to help,” said Smart Sports’ Patrick Gregorio. “They need help. It’s time to help.”
The team will make a courtesy call on President Aquino in Malacañang at 2 p.m. on Monday, before holding a public training session at the University of Makati field.
The Philippine booters leave for Jakarta on Tuesday.
inquirer.net
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—Business tycoon and sportsman Manny V. Pangilinan pledged on Sunday night P1 million to the Philippine football team for its campaign in the Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup.
Pangilinan, through Smart Sports, made the commitment when the Filipino booters graced the PBA games at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Filipino football players made it to the semifinals of the Suzuki Cup for the first time recently after stunning Vietnam, 2-0, and forcing draws against Singapore and Burma (Myanmar).
The support comes as a big boost for the Filipinos, who rued their lost home-field advantage for the semifinals after AFF officials deemed the proposed venue, the Panaad Stadium, in Bacolod as not up to international standards.
The Filipino footballers will play Indonesia in the first of the two semifinal legs on December 16 in Jakarta.
“We are very happy with the help of Mr. Pangilinan,” said team manager Dan Palami. “This is a big step in the development of football in the country.”
Palami hopes Pangilinan’s support will open the floodgates for more corporate backers for the team, which had played abroad virtually unnoticed until its historic victory over the defending champion Vietnamese.
“Mr. Pangilinan is happy to help,” said Smart Sports’ Patrick Gregorio. “They need help. It’s time to help.”
The team will make a courtesy call on President Aquino in Malacañang at 2 p.m. on Monday, before holding a public training session at the University of Makati field.
The Philippine booters leave for Jakarta on Tuesday.
inquirer.net
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