AFC Cup : Global 0-0 Pahang FA (Malaysia)

AFC Cup

Global vs Pahang FA (Malaysia)

Start 7 pm Philippine Sports Stadium , Bocaue, Bulacan

Live on Sports & Action from 6.45 pm

Global must win to advance to round of 16


GLOBAL XI 1 Deyto 5 Martinez 7 Gonzalez 8 Villanueva 9 Bahadoran 11 Sato 12 Aguinaldo 23 Hartmann 32 Yanagawa 39 Bugas 63 Barbaso

Global Subs: 22 Badelic 19 Salenga 25 Talaroc 27 Jonsson 29 Kanayama 38 Tripulca

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Azkals friendly against Indonesia on May 20 ?

Indonesian football websites reporting that Indonesia will play Philippines on May 20.

http://www.bolaindo.com/2015/05/12/timnas-filipina-tantang-indonesia-uji-coba/

Also confirmed that PFF has sent a invitation to Indonesia about a friendly on May 20.

PFF has not yet confirmed that they will be playing Indonesia.

Azkals update

Monday was the deadline to send a preliminary squad list to AFC for World Cup qualifiers.

Stallion has confirmed that their players Ruben Doctora Jr and Simone Rota are part of the preliminary squad.

Complete preliminary squad list has not yet been released by PFF .

2nd Ceres Cup to draw thousands in Negros

Thousands of football followers are expected to converge in the province this weekend for the 2 nd Ceres Cup that will be held simultaneously in four venues in Bacolod and Talisay cities.

With 380 teams confirmed to participate in the 14 categories of the 7-aside football tournament, Negros Occ. Gov. Alfredo Marañon said the event will a boon to tourism and the local economy.

In a press conference yesterday, Ceres FC administrator Nicolas Golez said that the second edition of the Ceres Cup is bigger than last year's and the organizers would like everyone to have a good time as this will reflect on how the province play host to a national football event.

“We would like everyone to be happy and comfortable here in our province and with the help of our local officials we will make it possible,” Golez said.

He added that Ceres FC takes pride in hosting the country's biggest football festival to highlight the club's concern for football development, particularly for the kids, and not just in winning championships in the United Football League.

Competition director Warren Concepcio said participating teams from the different provinces in the country are expected to arrive tomorrow and start settling in their billeting areas.

To assist the teams in their lodgings and accommodations, Concepcion said three public schools in Talisay City agreed to open their facility for those who want to stay there.

Buses will also be provided for the teams to and from their assigned venue -- the Ceres FC North Field across Ayala District, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College and Talisay City football and the Ceres FC Mandalagan Football Field located behind Convergys.

The 2 nd Ceres Cup also offers the lowest registration fee in the country of P800 per team and winners will receive cash prizes and trophies, Concepcion said.

Of the 380 teams that confirmed their entries, 27 teams will see action in the Mix 9 category; 35 for Boys' 11 event; 50 in the Boys' 14; 9 in Girls' 13; 22 for Ladies' 19; 12 teams for Men's 22; 10 squads for Men's 38-Up; 29 teams for Mix 10; 49 teams for Boys' 12; 53 teams in Boys' 16; 10 teams for Girls' 15; 15 teams for Boys' 18; 25 for Ladies Open; and 39 teams in Men's Open.

Opening program of the event will at 7:20 a.m. at the Ceres FC North Football Field in Talisay City, with Gov. Marañon, Vice Gov. Eugenio Lacson, Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella, and Talisay Mayor Eric Saratan expected to give their messages to the participants.

Matches will simultaneously start at 8:30 a.m. in the four venues.*NAB

Visayan Daily Star

Global FC goes for place in AFC Cup KO round as it hosts Malaysia's Pahang FA at Philippine Stadium

• From: Karlo Sacamos

GLOBAL FC aims to reach new heights in the continental football scene as it takes on Pahang FA on Wednesday, the last day of the Asian Football Confederation Cup group stage, at the Philippine Stadium in Bulacan.

Already making history as the first of two teams to represent the Philippines in the second-tier club tournament in the continent, the reigning United Football League champions target a coveted spot in the knockout stage this time.

Kickoff is at 8 p.m.

Global lost its last match, a 3-0 decision at the hands of top seed and Round of 32-bound South China in Hong Kong two weeks ago that kept the Philippine club stuck in third spot with four points, three behind second-running Pahang.

But Global stayed alive in its bid to join South China in the next round owing to a head-to-head rule after holding Pahang to a scoreless draw at the opponent’s turf in Malaysia in March.

No less than a victory against the Malaysian powerhouse, however, is necessary for Global to advance for the right to face either Persipura Jayapura of Indonesia or Burmese side Ayeyawady United.

“An honorable draw won’t be enough anymore,” Global coach Leigh Manson said in the pre-match press conference on Tuesday. “Make no mistake, we’re very proud to be where we are, but we are hungry and we want to take the next step really badly.”

“Even a draw would show us that we can compete outside the country,” the Scottish mentor added. “But a win for us really cements Philippine club football.”

“This could be a turning point for Philippine club football like what the Azkals did five years ago,” skipper Misagh Bahadoran, one of Global’s national team standouts, said.

Mark Hartmann is expected to link up with Bahadoran up front, while fellow Azkals Amani Aguinaldo and Daisuke Sato anchor the backline along with the last line of defense in goalkeeper Patrick Deyto.

But Global is up against a tough squad that sits on top of the Malaysian Super League, having won its last six matches.

“I don’t think there’s been a bigger club game in Philippine history, because of what it could have in the bigger picture for the country… and because of the ramifications around Asia,” said Manson, who will have 17 players available this time.

Global emerged victorious the first and last time it played in the 20,000-seat facility in Bocaue where the UFL heavyweights drubbed Yadanarbon, 4-1, behind a Hartmann brace.

“So far, it’s been a lucky stadium for us,” Manson said. “Hopefully we can make it two-of-two.”

Read more at http://www.spin.ph/football/news/global-fc-afc-cup-pahang-fa-misagh-bahadoran-leigh-manson-mark-hartmann-philippine-club-football#iG2wjOy8waf6YgDZ.99

Fil-Spanish striker back with PH Azkals

By Cedelf P. Tupas

PROLIFIC striker Javier Patiño, a notable absentee in the last two major tournaments of the Philippine Azkals, has made himself available for the World Cup Qualifiers starting next month.

Now playing for Henan Jianye in the Chinese Super League, the 27-year-old Fil-Spanish should bolster the Azkals’ attack which has been left wanting in some of the most important matches last year.

Patiño missed the AFC Challenge Cup and the AFF Suzuki Cup due to injuries last year. He also skipped the Azkals training camp in Bahrain in March, prompting coach Thomas Dooley to question his willingness to play for the country.

Patiño only played under Dooley once in a friendly against Azerbaijan in March last year.

But Azkals manager Dan Palami said he has already received a commitment from Patiño to play for the Azkals, who landed in a tough World Cup qualifying group that includes Bahrain, Uzbekistan, North Korea and Yemen.

“He was always interested in playing for the Azkals, but only needed to make arrangements with his club in China,” said Palami. “Now that all things are cleared, he will play.”

Patiño has been in scintillating form since transferring from Thailand’s Buriram United to Henan, scoring five goals in his first seven games in the Chinese league.

The Azkals face Bahrain in their WCQ opener on June 11 at Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan.

Read more: http://sports.inquirer.net/181388/fil-spanish-striker-back-with-ph-azkals#ixzz3ZwrLZIvR

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