Philippines Under-22 To Compete In Merlion Cup 2019

In the build-up for the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Philippine Under-22 National Team will participate in the Merlion Cup 2019 to be held from 7-9 June 2019 in Singapore.

The Merlion Cup is a 4-team invitational tournament organized and sanctioned by the Football Association of Singapore featuring National Under-22 Teams. Joining the Philippines in this competition are Indonesia, Thailand, and tournament host Singapore.

“We thank Football Association of Singapore for inviting the Philippines to compete in the Merlion Cup 2019,” said PFF general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes. “This tournament is a perfect gauge for the team in their preparation for the 30th Southeast Asian Games.”

The Philippines U22 will face Singapore U22 this Friday, 7 June 2019 at 7:30 PM at Jalan Besar Stadium. The next match will be on 9 June 2019 and will play either the final match or the 3rd/4th place play-off.

The Philippine Football Federation called up 22 players for the tournament. This is the third competition the team will compete in after the AFF U22 Championship 2019 last February and the AFC U23 Championship 2020 Qualifiers last March.

The coaching staff is headed by Marlon Maro as team manager and Andres Gonzales as head coach assisted by coaches Randolofo Clarino, Christopher Pedimonte, and Anthony Albao.

The team left for Singapore today, 05 June 2019.

1 ARCILLA, Alexandre Jae Goalkeeper Ateneo de Manila University 2 ASONG, Michael Goalkeeper San Beda University 3 CLARINO, Jose Miguel Defender University of the Philippines 4 EBARLE, Major Dean Defender Mendiola FC 5 FORROSUELO, Pete Andrei Defender Far Eastern University 6 FRIGILLIANO, Viejay Defender Far Eastern University 7 GRIERSON, William Jay Defender Ateneo de Manila University 8 LAPAS, Christian Defender University of the Philippines 9 MARZAN, Jerome Defender San Beda University 10 SAAVEDRA, Roland Daniel Defender University of the Philippines 11 SABADO, Lorenzo Jr. Defender San Beda University 12 SALDIVAR, John Renz Defender Far Eastern University 13 SANCIANGCO, Ray Vincent Defender University of the Philippines 14 BORLONGAN, Jeremiah Midfielder University of the Philippines 15 BROCE, Joshua Midfielder National University 16 DE BRUYCKER, Dylan Alain Lucienne Midfielder Ceres Negros FC 17 LIMBO, Dimitri Lionel Midfielder Sunderland RCA FC (England) 18 MAGDATO, Kyle Dominic Midfielder University of the Philippines 19 SUBA, Mariano Jr. Midfielder San Beda University 20 GAYOSO, Javier Augustine Forward Ateneo de Manila University 21 MIYAGI, Kintaro Forward University of the Philippines 22 VERGARA, Shanden Forward De La Salle University http://pff.org.ph/2019/06/05/philippines-under-22-to-compete-in-merlion-cup-2019/

BUSMEN JOIN AZKALS IN FIFA INTERNATIONAL BREAK

Five players from Ceres-Negros FC have joined the Philippine National Mens team in training camp for the June 2019 FIFA International Break.

Stephan Schrock, Mike Ott, Carlie De Murga, Alvaro Silva, and Curt Dizon have joined the Philippine Azkals last June 3 and in preparation for an International Friendly match with China PR on June 7.

The training camp together with a couple of matches will serve as a springboard for the Azkals World Cup Qualifying campaign which starts September of this year.

The second round of the Joint Qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in China will continue up to June 2020 of next year.

The Ceres representatives will also be joined by Busman-on-loan Amani Aguinaldo as well as Ceres alums in Kevin Ingreso and Patrick Reichelt.

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Another tour of duty for Schrock

By: Cedelf P. Tupas -

Asian Cup goal scorer Stephan Schrock has put on hold his plans to retire from international football as he joins the Philippine squad in its China training camp that includes a friendly against the Chinese national team on Friday in Guangzhou.

Schrock, who skipped the training camp in Bangkok in March, was among the key returnees from the Asian Cup squad in January as coach Scott Cooper aims to put together the strongest lineup for the World Cup Qualifiers starting September.

Still the main creative player for his club, Ceres-Negros, Schrock will link up with former club teammate Patrick Reichelt, who has been in fantastic form with eight goals so far for Melaka United in the first division in Malaysia.

Schrock had hinted of retirement after scoring against Kyrgyzstan in a 3-1 loss during the group stage of the Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates. But the midfield dynamo has decided to continue playing for the Azkals as he takes on the leadership mantle of the squad that won’t have longtime players Phil and James Younghusband. The Younghusband brothers have been without a club since last December and were not selected by Cooper.

https://sports.inquirer.net/352110/another-tour-of-duty-for-schrock

Azkals training camp

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CERES-NEGROS CRUISES PAST GLOBAL CEBU

Ceres-Negros cruised to a 8-0 victory over Global Cebu last June 1 at the PFF Training Center in Carmona Cavite. Bienvenido Maranon topscored while Mike Ott, Mahir Karic, and Jeffrey Christaens added some more for the Busmen.

The action started as early as the 2nd minute when Super Herrera headed in the ball which by headed by JP Canieso off the line. After a couple more chances, Ceres-Negros found the back of the net when Maranon redirected an Omid Nazari header to make it 1-0.

Curt Dizon almost doubled the advantage minutes later but keeper Nelson Gasic was there for the save. After not getting a penalty call, Maranon got his second after he smashed the ball off Gasic ‘s foot for the games second goal.

The Busmen had good chances from Maranon, Dizon, and Ott but Gasic was on point with every save to keep his squad in the game. Maranon completed his hat trick early in the 33rd minute when he tapped the ball in after spectacular work by Stephan Schrock on the break.

Global had their first attempt off a free kick but Muller tapped the ball over the bar to save his team from blushes. The Negros squad earned a fourth from the spot care of Mike Ott who converted a penalty from a handball in injury time.

The home squad had another chance after the break from Chris Lawless who broke away from the defense but couldn’t enough to bother Muller. Twin chances from Ott and Maranon near the hour mark weren’t on target to pad on to the tally.

Matthew Custodio freed himself enough to unleash a shot on the break but Muller was again there to deny. The Global rookie had another chance in the 67th but his strike goes over the bar.

Chances from Schrock, Christaens, and Steuble were off their mark but Karic was prolific from point blank to make it 5-0. It didn’t take long before the Busmen found the back of the net as Maranon was allowed enough space to drill in his fourth after two minutes.

Karic scored his brace in the 84th after the substitutes debut goal minutes earlier. Christaens joined the scoring fray with a prolific strike from outside the box to make it 8-0.

Global had their last heave with Jerry Barbaso but the wingback could smash the ball past the rushing Muller late in the match. The match finished with Ceres-Negros running away with the comfortable victory.

Club football will take a break as the FIFA International break starting on June 2. The Philippine champs will resume their domestic campaign on June 28 but will battle Hanoi FC in the ASEAN semifinals of the AFC Cup on June 18 and 25.

All photos from Philippines Football League

PFL- Global Cebu 0-8 Ceres-Negros FT

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PFL- Philippine Air Force 0-3 Stallion Laguna FT

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