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06 September 2012
'Philippines play a ‘European’ style of football'
..Speaking to Goal.com after their training session on Wednesday, Avramovic opined that the Filipinos will pose a different kind of challenge as compared to Hong Kong, whom they defeated 2-0 three weeks ago.
Referring to the likes of goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, who is at English Premier League club Fulham, he said: “They have many players from Europe, and are bringing in players with a different mentality."
“I think that it will be a change for us in some way to be facing a more European-styled team. We will see whether they are stronger [than Hong Kong] or not, but we will be facing a different type of players.
“From what I have seen, they are very aggressive; I hope they play within football rules.”
Nicknamed the Azkals, the Philippines team also comprises defenders Rob Gier from Ascot United (England) and Jerry Lucena from Esbjerg fB (Denmark), as well as midfielders Jeffrey Christiaens from Torhout (Belgium) and Paul Mulders of ADO Den Haag (Netherlands).
Midfielder Stephan Schröck, who plies his trade in Germany with Bundesliga side Hoffeheim, will also link up with the squad for the Singapore game.
Nevertheless, Avramovic is determined that the Lions will give their all, regardless of the make-up of the opposition.
“We are still facing some obstacles, but we will try to sort them out," added Avramovic.
"Some players are injured, and some are sick, but we will try to put out our best team for the game.”
The home side will be boosted by the return of skipper Shahril Ishak, who missed the last match due to an injury.
“I feel great to be coming back to the national team, because I was out for three months and missed a couple of matches," Shahril told Goal.com.
"I will join the team tomorrow for training.”
Shahril, who is also the captain of the LionsXII side, highlighted the positive effects of this decision on the younger players: “Most of them are young players who are in the upcoming national squad. It is a good time for national football [in the sense] that the youngsters are getting there [to the national team].”
The Philippines played out a 0-0 draw with Cambodia in a friendly yesterday, and will face Singapore on Friday, 7.45pm at the Jurong West Stadium.
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Referring to the likes of goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, who is at English Premier League club Fulham, he said: “They have many players from Europe, and are bringing in players with a different mentality."
“I think that it will be a change for us in some way to be facing a more European-styled team. We will see whether they are stronger [than Hong Kong] or not, but we will be facing a different type of players.
“From what I have seen, they are very aggressive; I hope they play within football rules.”
Nicknamed the Azkals, the Philippines team also comprises defenders Rob Gier from Ascot United (England) and Jerry Lucena from Esbjerg fB (Denmark), as well as midfielders Jeffrey Christiaens from Torhout (Belgium) and Paul Mulders of ADO Den Haag (Netherlands).
Midfielder Stephan Schröck, who plies his trade in Germany with Bundesliga side Hoffeheim, will also link up with the squad for the Singapore game.
Nevertheless, Avramovic is determined that the Lions will give their all, regardless of the make-up of the opposition.
“We are still facing some obstacles, but we will try to sort them out," added Avramovic.
"Some players are injured, and some are sick, but we will try to put out our best team for the game.”
The home side will be boosted by the return of skipper Shahril Ishak, who missed the last match due to an injury.
“I feel great to be coming back to the national team, because I was out for three months and missed a couple of matches," Shahril told Goal.com.
"I will join the team tomorrow for training.”
Shahril, who is also the captain of the LionsXII side, highlighted the positive effects of this decision on the younger players: “Most of them are young players who are in the upcoming national squad. It is a good time for national football [in the sense] that the youngsters are getting there [to the national team].”
The Philippines played out a 0-0 draw with Cambodia in a friendly yesterday, and will face Singapore on Friday, 7.45pm at the Jurong West Stadium.
Goal.com/yahoo news
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05 September 2012
NFL 3rd Conference kicks off Sept. 16
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr.
Following the intense finals between eventual champion Trimaxi-Agro and runner-up Real Negrense during the last conference, tougher competitions are expected when the 3rd Conference of the North Football League kicks off tentatively on September 16 at the Ayala North Point pitch.
This was disclosed by tournament commissioner Ramon Janeo. During the last conference, unexpectedly the bottom two in the semis, Trimaxi and Real, ousted tournament leaders Dynamic Builders FC and Ceres FC.
This only proved that as the years go by, teams competing in this tournament also improved and getting tougher and stronger. Thus, making this competition balanced and more exciting.
Just like in the last conference finals when Trimaxi rallied behind Real and eventually won the match with two late goals against the Negrense’s lone goal.
After the scoreless first half, Real’s Winston Valencia got some space at the left flank in the 49th minute as he sent a perfect target down deep the right side of Trimaxi’s keeper and gave Real a 1-nil lead.
However, while Real rejoiced after earning a goal advantage, Trimaxi continued to play harder as they get a couple of corners and free kicks.
During the counter attack, Trimaxi midfielder cruising the right flank was fouled just outside the penalty box and was awarded a free kick. Real established a wall but came out useless as the penalty shot was simply turned to a pass to the cutting Miguel Gonzales, who sent the ball in the 71st minute and put Real’s keeper Bembem Paranpan off-guarded.
With the scoreboard even at one goal apiece, Trimaxi became more eager for another goal as its wards furiously attacked Real’s back four and earned another corner.
But the goal attempt by FJ Serios off Bes dela Noche’s corner kick failed after Real’s goalie secured the ball. However, Real’s counter was disorganized as it sent the ball possession back to Trimaxi. Serios drilled the ball to the left side and passed it to Gonzales, who was taking the baseline. With defense on him, Gonzales passed the ball just in the mouth of the goal.
But Real’s defender was unfortunate to send an own-goal in the 74th minute and gave Trimaxi a goal advantage to seal the match. During the ceremony at 21 Bar Restaurant Sunday evening, winning individual awards were Patrick Martir of Trimaxi as Most Valuable Player, Luis Christian Clauor of Real Negrense – Most Improved Player, Louie Michael Casas of Ceres FC – Best Goalkeeper, Ramon Miguel Gonzales of Trimaxi – Best Defender, Winston Valencia of Real – Best Midfielder, Ali Go of Dynamic – Best Striker. The Fair Play Award was given to Silver Dragon FC./ WDJ
Following the intense finals between eventual champion Trimaxi-Agro and runner-up Real Negrense during the last conference, tougher competitions are expected when the 3rd Conference of the North Football League kicks off tentatively on September 16 at the Ayala North Point pitch.
This was disclosed by tournament commissioner Ramon Janeo. During the last conference, unexpectedly the bottom two in the semis, Trimaxi and Real, ousted tournament leaders Dynamic Builders FC and Ceres FC.
This only proved that as the years go by, teams competing in this tournament also improved and getting tougher and stronger. Thus, making this competition balanced and more exciting.
Just like in the last conference finals when Trimaxi rallied behind Real and eventually won the match with two late goals against the Negrense’s lone goal.
After the scoreless first half, Real’s Winston Valencia got some space at the left flank in the 49th minute as he sent a perfect target down deep the right side of Trimaxi’s keeper and gave Real a 1-nil lead.
However, while Real rejoiced after earning a goal advantage, Trimaxi continued to play harder as they get a couple of corners and free kicks.
During the counter attack, Trimaxi midfielder cruising the right flank was fouled just outside the penalty box and was awarded a free kick. Real established a wall but came out useless as the penalty shot was simply turned to a pass to the cutting Miguel Gonzales, who sent the ball in the 71st minute and put Real’s keeper Bembem Paranpan off-guarded.
With the scoreboard even at one goal apiece, Trimaxi became more eager for another goal as its wards furiously attacked Real’s back four and earned another corner.
But the goal attempt by FJ Serios off Bes dela Noche’s corner kick failed after Real’s goalie secured the ball. However, Real’s counter was disorganized as it sent the ball possession back to Trimaxi. Serios drilled the ball to the left side and passed it to Gonzales, who was taking the baseline. With defense on him, Gonzales passed the ball just in the mouth of the goal.
But Real’s defender was unfortunate to send an own-goal in the 74th minute and gave Trimaxi a goal advantage to seal the match. During the ceremony at 21 Bar Restaurant Sunday evening, winning individual awards were Patrick Martir of Trimaxi as Most Valuable Player, Luis Christian Clauor of Real Negrense – Most Improved Player, Louie Michael Casas of Ceres FC – Best Goalkeeper, Ramon Miguel Gonzales of Trimaxi – Best Defender, Winston Valencia of Real – Best Midfielder, Ali Go of Dynamic – Best Striker. The Fair Play Award was given to Silver Dragon FC./ WDJ
Weiss, 2 others get reprieve from PFF
THE Philippine Football Federation Appeals Committee yesterday deferred the suspensions of the national men’s team members implicated in the dismissed sexual harassment case filed by Cristy Ramos, paving the way for their participation in the Azkals’ ongoing three-nation friendly series.
“The PFF Appeals Committee decided to defer the suspensions of these national team members since they are now out of the country with the squad so are unable to present their side on the issue,” PFF president Mariano Araneta Jr. said. “This decision will be transmitted immediately today to the parties involved.”
The PFF appeals committee is headed by former Comelec commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal, an ardent football enthusiast.
This means national team manager Dan Palami, German coach Michael Weiss and starting midfieler Phil Younghusband will be on the bench when the Filipino booters tangle with the Cambodian national squad in Phnom Penh later today.
Last Friday, the PFF Disciplinary Committee suspended Palami and Weiss for two matches and Younghusband for one match after Ramos accused Angel Guirado and Lexton Moy of sexual harassment in the Azkals’ goodwill match against CF Madrid last January.
While the committee headed by PFF legal counsel Edward Castanes cleared Guirado and Moy of the charges, it also slapped suspensions on Palami and Weiss, who were not inside the dugout when the alleged incident happened, and Younghusband, who was the acting team captain then.
“I think the decision of the PFF Appeals Committee was fair,” Palami said in a phone interview from Phnom Penh. He, Weiss and Younghusband left with the Nationals last Monday despite the possibility they would be reduced to tourists.
“Appealing the suspensions would have been moot and academic since the committee would not have been able to hear our side and we would have missed these matches,” Palami added. “Now, we will have our chance to do so.”
From Cambodia, the Azkals proceed to Singapore for the next leg of their tune-up series against the Lions tomorrow before capping their campaign against the Laos national squad in Vientiane on Monday.
Araneta said Palami, Weiss and Younghusband will be required to appear before the Appeals Committee at the PFF office on Sept. 14.
PH Azkals, Cambodia settle for another scoreless draw in friendly
By Cedelf Tupas
INQUIRER.net
Phil Younghusband bungled an effort from eight yards in the eighth minute, Jason Sabio shook the crossbar with a header, before Patrick Riechelt was denied by the post six minutes from time as Cambodia survived a late Philippine onslaught under heavy downpour.
Only the outcome was similar to the last meeting between the two sides as the Azkals dictated the play this time, particularly in the second half where they carved out chance after chance despite far from ideal pitch conditions.
The Azkals got a boost earlier in the day when the penalties meted on coach Michael Weiss, manager Dan Palami and James Younghusband were suspended following an appeal.
The reprieve meant the Azkals fielded a strong, experienced side with Jerry Lucena, Paul Mulders and goalkeeper Neil Etheridge in the starting eleven along with Phil Younghusband, Chieffy Caligdong, Carli de Murga, Jason Sabio, Rob Gier and Under-23 standouts Jeff Christiaens and Marwin Angeles.
Cheered on by a buoyant crowd, Cambodia threatened early with quick passing and good movement off the ball. The final ball was missing though and the Azkals started to get into the game late in the first half.
Though Cambodia had a couple of balls into the box in the first five minutes, it was the Azkals who created the first clear chance.
James Younghusband and Paul Mulders linked up at the right flank, before the Fil-Dutch sent the ball to an unmarked Phil Younghusband who sent his effort just wide.
Cambodia constantly threatened on the counter with Rob Gier and Carli De Murga needing to come away with tackles inside the box to prevent a shot on goal.
Weiss sent in Reichelt for Lucena at halftime and Jason de Jong for Gier. Almost immediately Riechelt made his mark on the game, linking up with Phil Younghusband, before skipping past a couple of defenders only to unleash a cross beyond Caligdong.
Reichelt was lively on the right and was at it again, using a stepover to create space only to shoot low to the Cambodian keeper Su Yati.
Etheridge was steady for most of the game, but Cambodia almost cashed in on his miskick in the 63rd minute.
On the other end, Denis Wolf, who came on as a substitute in the 65th minute, had a left footed effort from the area saved in the 73rd minute.
Wolf was combining well with Mulders and another run found him on the left only for his side-footed shot from a tight angle find the side netting.
The Azkals finished the game strongly on attack with Riechelt nearly finishing off a fine counter that started with Etheridge finding another substitute Misagh Bahadoran on the left. Bahadoran spotted Reichelt and the Fil-German beat three defenders only to be denied by the post.
The match is the first of a three-country Southeast Asian swing of the team preparing for the Suzuki Cup in Bangkok in November.
The Azkals have been grouped with powerhouses Thailand and Vietnam in the tournament, along with the top team of the qualifiers.
inquirer.net
INQUIRER.net
PHNOM PENH – The second meeting in three years between the Philippines and
Cambodia ended the same way like it was the first time: A scoreless draw.
Ranged against a team that needed to go through qualifying for the AFF Suzuki
Cup, the Azkals were unlucky not to grab a late-winner as they continued their
buildup here at the National Olympic Stadium. Phil Younghusband bungled an effort from eight yards in the eighth minute, Jason Sabio shook the crossbar with a header, before Patrick Riechelt was denied by the post six minutes from time as Cambodia survived a late Philippine onslaught under heavy downpour.
Only the outcome was similar to the last meeting between the two sides as the Azkals dictated the play this time, particularly in the second half where they carved out chance after chance despite far from ideal pitch conditions.
The Azkals got a boost earlier in the day when the penalties meted on coach Michael Weiss, manager Dan Palami and James Younghusband were suspended following an appeal.
The reprieve meant the Azkals fielded a strong, experienced side with Jerry Lucena, Paul Mulders and goalkeeper Neil Etheridge in the starting eleven along with Phil Younghusband, Chieffy Caligdong, Carli de Murga, Jason Sabio, Rob Gier and Under-23 standouts Jeff Christiaens and Marwin Angeles.
Cheered on by a buoyant crowd, Cambodia threatened early with quick passing and good movement off the ball. The final ball was missing though and the Azkals started to get into the game late in the first half.
Though Cambodia had a couple of balls into the box in the first five minutes, it was the Azkals who created the first clear chance.
James Younghusband and Paul Mulders linked up at the right flank, before the Fil-Dutch sent the ball to an unmarked Phil Younghusband who sent his effort just wide.
Cambodia constantly threatened on the counter with Rob Gier and Carli De Murga needing to come away with tackles inside the box to prevent a shot on goal.
Weiss sent in Reichelt for Lucena at halftime and Jason de Jong for Gier. Almost immediately Riechelt made his mark on the game, linking up with Phil Younghusband, before skipping past a couple of defenders only to unleash a cross beyond Caligdong.
Reichelt was lively on the right and was at it again, using a stepover to create space only to shoot low to the Cambodian keeper Su Yati.
Etheridge was steady for most of the game, but Cambodia almost cashed in on his miskick in the 63rd minute.
On the other end, Denis Wolf, who came on as a substitute in the 65th minute, had a left footed effort from the area saved in the 73rd minute.
Wolf was combining well with Mulders and another run found him on the left only for his side-footed shot from a tight angle find the side netting.
The Azkals finished the game strongly on attack with Riechelt nearly finishing off a fine counter that started with Etheridge finding another substitute Misagh Bahadoran on the left. Bahadoran spotted Reichelt and the Fil-German beat three defenders only to be denied by the post.
The match is the first of a three-country Southeast Asian swing of the team preparing for the Suzuki Cup in Bangkok in November.
The Azkals have been grouped with powerhouses Thailand and Vietnam in the tournament, along with the top team of the qualifiers.
inquirer.net
FIFA World Ranking - Philippines staying at number 150
FIFA World Ranking for September was released today.
Philippines staying at number 150
ASEAN
131 Thailand +2
146 Vietnam -
150 Philippines -
156 Malaysia +1
161 Singapore +1
168 Indonesia -9
183 Myanmar +1
188 Cambodia +3
193 Laos +1
202 Brunei -
205 Timor-Leste -
Philippines staying at number 150
ASEAN
131 Thailand +2
146 Vietnam -
150 Philippines -
156 Malaysia +1
161 Singapore +1
168 Indonesia -9
183 Myanmar +1
188 Cambodia +3
193 Laos +1
202 Brunei -
205 Timor-Leste -
04 September 2012
Friendly Cambodia 0-0 Philippines
Today Wednesday
Friendly Cambodia vs Philippines at National Stadium , Phnom Penh
Live on Studio 23, start 6.30 pm , kick-off 7 pm (Manila)
Post news , line-ups, predictions , livestream links in comments !
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Cambodia is preparing AFF Qualifiers in October and has played some friendly matches against Cambodian clubs
21. August Cambodia 1-2 Preah Khan Reach FC
25. August Cambodia 1-0 Phnom Penh Crown
30. August Cambodia 3-2 Naga Corp
Previous NT matches since 2000 :
21. Dec 2002 Cambodia 1-0 Philippines in Indonesia
18. Nov 2006 Philippines 1-0 Cambodia
23. Oct 2008 Cambodia 2-3 Philippines
26. Oct 2010 Cambodia 0-0 Philippines in Laos
Update , starting XI :
Goalkeeper: Neil Etheridge
Defenders: Jeffrey Christiaens, Jason Sabio, Rob Gier, Carli de Murga
Midfielders: James Younghusband, Jerry Lucena, Marwin Angeles, Chieffy Caligdong
Striker: Phil Younghusband, Paul Mulders
HT : 0-0
Azkals subs: De Jong for Gier. Reichelt for Lucena
65 min Denis Wolf in, Phil Younghusband out
68 mins Andres Gonzales in , James Younghusband out
75 mins Misagh in , Chieffy out
81 min OJ Porteria in, Paul Mulders out
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