Philippines squad list for Peace Cup

Official roster for Peace Cup

Goalkeepers :

Eduard Sacapanao (Army Fc )
Ref Cuaresma  (Loyola Fc)

Defenders :

David Basa (Global Fc )
Roel Gener (Army Fc )
Matthew Uy (Global Fc)
Demetrius Omphroy (Global Fc)
Jason Sabio (Kaya)
Carli de Murga (Global Fc)
Jeffrey Christiaens (Global Fc)


Midfielders :

Jason de Jong (Stallion Fc)
Marvin Angeles (Global Fc)
Marwin Angeles (Global Fc)
Misagh Bahadoran (Global Fc)
Anto Gonzales (Loyola Fc )
OJ Porteria (Kaya)
Patrick Reichelt (Global Fc )
Nestorio Margarse (Army Fc )
Chieffy Caligdong (Air Force Fc )

Forwards :

Denis Wolf  (Global FC)
Ian Araneta (Air Force Fc )

source : Azkalsfootballteam

Younghusband manager has "no idea" why brothers are left off Azkals

The manager of Phil and James Younghusband said she doesn’t know why the two football stars were left of the national team roster for the Philippine Football Peace Cup.

Azkals coach Hans Michael Weiss let the brothers know via text message that they would not be part of the team for the mini-tournament organized by the Philippine Football Federation.

“No idea! Brothers would always talk to Weiss naman, they go to training,” Rivilla wrote in a text message to InterAKTV.

In his text message, Weiss did not include any particular reason for the decision.

“James sorry for not being able to talk to you personally… so I have to inform you per text that Phil and you are not included in the list for the Peace Cup… anything else after remains to be seen… take care and all the best! MW” wrote Weiss in a text message to James.

Rivilla said that despite their busy schedule, the Younghusbands have not been reneging on their commitment to the squad, only missing a single event because of short notice from PFF management.

“The only thing they missed that I could think of was the visit to Malacanang. We were informed through a PFF official letter the day before. Phil had to fly to Naga that day for football work which we could not change. James naman had a commitment in the morning din,” said Rivilla.

The Azkals presented football gear to President Benigno Aquino III last September 14 after they were named ambassadors for peace by the Philippine government.

The Younghusbands last played for the Azkals in the team’s historic 2-0 victory over Singapore last September 7. They missed the Philippine team’s last assignment in its Southeast Asian training tour against Laos to fly back to Manila to commemorate the first death anniversary of their mother.

In a joint message, the brothers reaffirmed their desire to continue donning national colors.

“We remain 100 percent committed to the national team. We do not know what transpired, as we have been in constant talks with Coach Weiss. But we respect whatever decision management has. We will be available for whatever call up,” they said, before hinting displeasure over how they were informed via text message about the decision.

“We wish communication is better amongst player, national team, and club.”

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Shocked Younghusbands Brothers left out of Azkals roster for Peace Cup !

Brothers Phil and James Younghusband will not be part of the national roster in the upcoming Philippine Football Peace Cup.

Azkals coach Hans Michael Weiss informed the brothers via text message that they will not be part of the team for the four-team mini-tournament organized by the Philippine Football Federation, which is slated from September 25-29 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

“James sorry for not being able to talk to you personally… so I have to inform you per text that Phil and you are not included in the list for the Peace Cup… anything else after remains to be seen… take care and all the best! MW” wrote Weiss in a text message to James.

The news came as a shock to the brothers, who have been the faces of the Azkals since their rise to prominence in the 2010 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup. Phil is the team’s best scorer and finisher, while James is regarded as one of the team’s leaders while playing an important role in the midfield.

Curiously, Weiss’ message leaves the Younghusbands’ future status up in the air. After the Peace Cup, the Azkals are set to play in a series of friendly matches to gear up for the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where they try to duplicate their semifinals feat from two years ago.

In a joint message, the brothers reaffirmed their desire to continue donning national colors.

“We remain 100 percent committed to the national team. We do not know what transpired, as we have been in constant talks with Coach Weiss. But we respect whatever decision management has. We will be available for whatever call up,” they said, before hinting displeasure over how they were informed via text message about the decision.

“We wish communication is better amongst player, national team, and club.”

The Younghusbands last played for the Azkals in the team’s historic 2-0 victory over Singapore last September 7. They missed the Philippine team’s last assignment in its Southeast Asian training tour against Laos to fly back to Manila to commemorate the first death anniversary of their mother.

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UFL Cup - Sunday`s matches

10AM: Mendiola FC 1991 4-0 FC Masbate

Nhiboy Pedimonte and Raffy Cabug scored both two goals



Mendiola qualified for group stage

2PM: Dolphins United FC 3-0  Blue Guards FC

20 min Cuyos
81 min Saluria
90 min Saluria

Dolphins ready for group stage


4PM: Agila FC 0-1 Bright Star FC

87 min Dorbor 0-1

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   UFL : We would like to inform you that the match yesterday between Laos FC and Primero Cavite Atletico FC would be played from the point of stoppage (start of penalty kicks). This has been scheduled for Tuesday, 25 Sept at 7PM at UMak. Further, in the event that Primero Cavite Atletico FC beats Laos FC, the 2nd match will be played thereafter with 15 mins break in between the 2 matches
   
   Union and Sta. Lucia would be played from the point of stoppage (7th min of 1st extra period). This has been scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, 24 Sept at 7PM at UMak. Further, in the event that Sta. Lucia beats Union, the 2nd match will be played thereafter with 15 mins break in between the 2 matches. 

Azkals seek end of century-old title drought

By Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer

THE PHILIPPINES will be looking to end a title drought that has lasted close to a century when it hosts the four-nation Paulino Alcantara Peace Cup starting Tuesday at Rizal Memorial Stadium.

As the highest-ranked team in the field at 150 in the Fifa rankings, the Azkals are tipped to claim the country’s first trophy since the 1913 Manila Far East Games won at the expense of China.

But coach Michael Weiss dismissed notions that winning the tournament will be a cakewalk for the Azkals, who are using the event as part of their preparation for the AFF Suzuki Cup in November.

“It’s a tough tournament and it won’t be easy without the professionals (from Europe),” said Weiss, who will miss standouts like Stephan Schrock, Jerry Lucena, Paul Mulders and Neil Etheridge due to club commitments.

“But I’m confident with the team that we have now,” added Weiss, whose squad will face United Football League side Loyola Meralco Sparks in a tuneup match at Rizal Memorial Stadium in preparation for the tournament that will also involve Chinese-Taipei, Guam and Macau.

The Azkals will have key additions in Filipino Americans Demitrius Omphroy and Matthew Uy for the tournament. Both were impressive in the Azkals’ Chicago camp.

After seeing limited action in the three international friendly matches early this month, Jason De Jong is expected to play a major role in defense for the Azkals, who open their campaign against Guam on Sept. 25.

“De Jong has come a long way and he’s showing that he can be a good option in defense for years to come,” said Weiss.

Goalkeeper Eduard Sacapano is also the frontrunner to get the start in the absence of Etheridge and Roland Muller.

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UFL Cup - Rescheduled matches

UFL :  ANNOUNCEMENT: Pls be advised that as per the League Commissioner, the following postponed matches have been rescheduled at ASCom for tomorrow, Sunday, 23 Sept as follows:

10AM: Mendiola FC 1991 vs FC Masbate
2PM: Dolphins United FC vs Blue Guards FC
4PM: Agila FC vs Bright Star FC

1. AsCom (Army Support Command) is located in Fort Bonifacio along Lawton Ave. (in front of Phoenix Petroleum gasoline station) going towards Villamor Air Base / South Superhighway.

Today : Azkals 2-0 Loyola FC

Azkals vs Loyola FC at Nuvali Field , Laguna

Azkals starting XI :

Sacapano
De Murga
Christiaens
De Jong
Bahadoran
Gonzales
Reichelt
Wolf
Araneta
Chieffy
Angeles

30 mins Azkals 1-0 Araneta , PK
1-0 HT
Azkals 2-0 Wolf

Subs : Omphroy , Gould


The friendly was moved to the smallest field in Nuvali