Porteria stays positive after red card vs Uzbek

By: Cedelf P. Tupas

TASHKENT—It was supposed to be OJ Porteria’s opportunity to finally come out of the shadows of his more illustrious teammates.

Instead, the night ended prematurely for the young midfielder, his stint cut short by a harsh red card that marred the Philippine Azkals’ 0-1 defeat to powerhouse Uzbekistan in their World Cup Qualifying clash at Bunyodkor Stadium here.

Porteria who was playing in a position usually assigned to either Stephan Schrock or Phil Younghusband got sent off in the ninth minute for a late challenge on defender Igor Kremits.

“I wasn’t nervous but it happened so fast,” Porteria said of the incident. “Kiki (Patrick Reichelt) played the ball to me and I couldn’t reach the ball. The defender got the ball ahead of me and I caught him. I didn’t think it was a red card.”

Schrock and Younghusband were both sidelined by injuries, and coach Thomas Dooley felt Porteria who is fine form for club Kaya was the logical choice to fill the position.

“Yesterday was unfortunate for me,” said Porteria. “I just have to keep my chin up and be professional about the situation and grab the next chance to prove myself.

Porteria added: “Coach (Thomas Dooley) thought it was also a harsh call. He thought tackles before the one I had may have led the ref to the decision.”

Porteria, who spent most of the game watching from the VIP box, said he was proud of the way his teammates fought with a man disadvantage for the rest of the match.

“The boys played very well despite what happened,” he said. “I’m very proud of the guys especially Neil. Neil was unbelievable, our backline was just diving for balls, doing everything they can but unfortunately, we lost.”

Porteria, who will serve a suspension for the clash against North Korea on Tuesday, said the Azkals can take a lot of positives from their performance here.

Read more: http://sports.inquirer.net/209601/porteria-stays-positive-after-red-card-vs-uzbeks#ixzz43xm78yAO

Philippines Girls U14 try-outs

Pilipinas U14 (Born 2002-2004) Tryouts!!!

Starting this April, we will be conducting tryouts for the Pilipinas U14 squad that will be participating in the AFC U14 Girls Regional Championship 2016 to be held on May 31- June 5 in Vientiane, Laos.

Schedule for Tryouts:
MINDANAO
Dates: April 1-3, 2016
Venue: Bukidnon

VISAYAS
Dates: April 8-10, 2016

LUZON/ NCR
Dates: April 15-17 or April 22-24 (To be finalized on Monday, March 28)

*Venue and details for Visayas and Luzon/NCR will be posted in the next few days.

For interested players, please contact and coordinate with your respective FAs.

For questions or concerns, kindly send us a message.

https://www.facebook.com/PilipinasWNFT/posts/1137626419615630

3rd Ceres Cup slated for May 21-22

By Jerome Galunan Jr.

Following the successful staging of the Ceres FC-organized football tournament, the 3rd Ceres Cup 7 A-side Football Festival anticipates registering another record breaking number of participants, with more than 6,000 football players and officials expected to converge at the Ceres FC North Field, Sta. Maria Field, and Carlos Hilado Memorial State College Field – all in Talisay City on May 21-22.
The tournament will feature age divisions ranging from nine-years-old to 40-and-over teams; each team is allowed a maximum 14 players and 2 officials.
A P1,000 registration fee will be assessed per team for the Men’s Open and Men 40, while P800 per team for the other categories.
For more information, contact competitions director Warren Concepcion at futwar1423@yahoo.com./

WDJ

YouTube : ★ UZBEKISTAN 1-0 PHILIPPINES ★ 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Goal ★

RUSSIA 2018/UAE 2019 QUALIFIERS: UZBEKISTAN 1-0 PHILIPPINES

Tashkent: Uzbekistan went top of Group H after a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Philippines in their penultimate match in Preliminary Round 2 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup/2019 AFC Asian Cup joint-qualifiers on Thursday lifted the Central Asians above DPR Korea.

Changchun Yatai defender Anzur Islaimov scored the only goal of the match just before the hour-mark in a game that saw the Philippines play the majority of the fixture with with ten men following the 10th minute sending off of Jose Porteria.

Uzbekistan dominated the early exchanges and after Egor Krimets had headed a free-kick over the bar, the Philippines were indebted to Neil Etheridge who held his nerve to deny Igor Sergeev a ninth-minute opener when the Pakhtakor striker - scorer of a brace in the Uzbeks’ 5-1 win over the Azkals in Bocaue City - was clean through on goal with only the Walsall keeper to beat.

Barely a minute later the Philippines were reduced to ten men when Jose Porteria was red-carded for a reckless challenge on Krimets and despite laying siege on the visitors defence for the remainder of the first half Uzbekistan were unable to break the deadlock in the first half thanks to the inspired for of Etheridge, who saved superbly from two-time AFC Player of the Year Server Djeparov, Odil Akhmedov, and Eldor Shomurodov.

China-based centre back Islaimov settled the nerves at the Bunyodkor Stadium when the former Bunyodkor defender headed home a 59th minute cross from Alexander Geynrikh, who came close to doubling the advantage as full time approached only for the 57th-minute substitute to strike the post with four minutes left on the clock.

The victory took Uzbekistan’s points tally to 18, two more than the North Koreans, while the Philippines remain on seven points with one round of Group H matches remaining.

Eight group winners will advance to the third round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, as well as straight to the 2019 Asian Cup in United Arab Emirates, along with the four best runners-up.

The other four runners-up will progress to the third round of qualifying for the Asian Cup, along with all the third-placed teams and the four best fourth-placed teams.

The remaining sides will have to negotiate past two rounds of playoffs for one of the final eight spots in the Asian Cup third qualifying round.

http://www.the-afc.com/asian-cup-2019-2018-world-cup/russia-2018uae-2019-qualifiers-uzbekistan-1-0-philippines

FIFA World Cup qualifier Uzbekistan 1-0 Philippines

FIFA World Cup qualifier Uzbekistan vs Philippines

Thursday 24. March

Match time : 19.00 Uzbekistan , 21.00 Philippines

Stadium : Bunyodkor, Tashkent

Tv : ABS CBN Sports & Action
Twitter : https://twitter.com/filipinofootbal

Livestream link :  http://www.weglobalfootball.com/2016/03/22/world-cup-qualifying-live-streams-march-2016/

https://streamwoop.com/watch/live-stream-Uzbekistan---Philippines-soccer/?utm_source=search





Azkals XI : Etheridge (GK), Sato, Rota, Juani (C), Amani, Steuble, Woodland, Porteria, Ramsay, Reichelt, Patino

10 mins OJ Porteria Red card
Martin Steuble yellow caed
0-0 HT
59 mins 1-0 Uzbekistan
Ramsay out , Daniels in
Reichelt out , Villanueva in
Woodland out , Del Rosario in
1-0 FT

Anything can happen: Azkals shooting for upset in Tashkent

By: Cedelf P. Tupas

TASHKENT—For a team that thrives on adversity, the Azkals could be facing their sternest test yet.

Banged-up and travel-weary, the Philippine Azkals aim to defy the odds when they square off with Asian powerhouse Uzbekistan Thursday night in their Asian Cup and World Cup Qualifying clash at Bunyodkor Stadium here.

The match kicking off at 9 p.m. in Manila marks the start of a challenging five-day stretch for the Azkals, who are looking to keep third spot in Group H to avoid a playoff for a berth in the third round of Asian Cup Qualifying. The Azkals also face North Korea at Rizal Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

“These are the games that we live for,” said Azkals coach Thomas Dooley. “If you look at it, we don’t stand a chance, but anything can happen in football.”

Azkals manager Dan Palami believes the Azkals can rise to the challenge in this landlocked capital city that used to be part of the Soviet Union.

“We have a very resilient team,” said Palami. “We can always count on the players to play their best for the country.”

Picking up at least a point here could go a long way for the Azkals hopes of finishing in the Top Three in their group as Bahrain is just behind on goal difference and has a match it is expected to win against Yemen. Finishing fourth could mean the Azkals will drop to a playoff for a place in the third round of Asian Cup Qualifying—a disappointing scenario considering the team started the campaign with two impressive wins before losing three of the next four games.

The Azkals won’t have skipper Phil Younghusband, talisman Stephan Schrock and suspended players Manny Ott and Misagh Bahadoran as well as a slew of veterans who called time to their international careers just last week.

Dooley also noted the 24 hours the Azkals spent going here from Manila which could take a toll on the players during the game.

“Obviously we have some problems in the team, but we’re looking forward to the game tomorrow,” said Azkals coach Thomas Dooley. “The team that we have is the best that we have right now.”

Veteran defender Juani Guirado, who will skipper the side tomorrow, said there should be no recourse for the Azkals but to fight in every play for 90 minutes.

“The mentality of the team is strong even though some of our other teammates are not here,” said the 36-year-old Guirado. “Every player on this team is ready to fight.”

The Uzbeks hammered out a 5-1 victory over the Azkals in their previous meeting in Bulacan last September, but coach Uzbekistan coach Samvel Babayan said his side will be foolish to think that the result could easily be replicated here.

“It will be a difficult game and we re spect the Philippines,” said Babayan, whose team can all but seal its place in the next round of World Cup Qualifying with a victory. “Our target is to put in a performance, show our strengths and quality and probably the win will come.”

Dooley hinted at reverting to a more balanced 4-2-3-1 formation for the clash, with Javier Patino expected to lead the line and Martin Steuble teaming up with Luke Woodland at midfield. OJ Porteria could get his first start in the competition in the position where Younghusband and Schrock used to play—behind the main striker. Young defenders Amani Aguinaldo and Daisuke Sato are both nursing minor injuries, but Dooley said the duo will be fit to play.

The Azkals are also pinning their hopes on Neil Etheridge who hopes to carry his fine form at club level to international play.

“It’s one of those games where you need your defense and the goalkeeper to be at their ultimate best,” said Azkals’ Swiss goalkeeping coach Pascal Zuberbuhler.

Read more: http://sports.inquirer.net/209498/azkals-shooting-for-upset-in-tashkent#ixzz43lsoDFZ6

Friendly : Malaysia U22 4-1 Philippines U22

TV : Astro 801 (Malaysia)



Philippines line-up:
Ronilo Bayan (Michael Asong 60th), Jerome Marzan (Rey Torre 52nd), Marco Casambre, Charlie Beaton (Lorenzo Genco 57th), Earl Laguerta, Terrence Linatoc (Jay-R Bucayan 65th), Richard Talaroc, Junell Bautista, Jaime Cheng, John Kanayama, James Oberiano










Livescore :

http://www.futbol24.com/Live/?__igp=1&LiveDate=&o=0&o=474

Livestream link

http://bptv.bazookapenaka.my/p/mips.html

Update :

19 mins 1-0 Malaysia
30 mins 2-0 Malaysia
2-0 HT
65 mins 3-0 Malaysia
73 mins 3-1 John Kanayama Philippines PK
75 mins 4-1 Malaysia PK
4-1 FT

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