HK investigates racism against PH at a football friendly
Hong Kong football authorities are investigating reports of racist abuse during a home friendly against the Philippines this week.
Hong Kong football authorities are investigating reports of racist abuse during a home friendly against the Philippines this week.
Relaxed and confident, the Philippines tangles with Hong Kong Tuesday night in an international friendly aimed at boosting its rising stock in the continent and toughening up the Azkals for the AFC Challenge Cup next year.
The Philippines will face fellow AFC Challenge Cup final round qualifier Kyrgyzstan in an international friendly in Bishkek on June 8.
National football coach Michael Weiss is adamant that the Azkals maximize the international break by playing three matches in June to keep themselves sharp as they prepare for the AFC Challenge Cup in the Maldives next year.
Making the AFC President’s Cup is a milestone in itself for Global. But with players known for pulling off surprising feats in big tournaments, Global likes its chances despite its status as a newcomer in the club equivalent of the AFC Challenge Cup where the national team has flourished in the past two years.
The AFC Challenge Cup in the Maldives may be a year away, but the Philippine Football Federation is already mapping out a plan to make sure the country will have the best chance of nailing that lone slot to the Asian Cup at stake in the tournament.
There were a couple of milestones chalked up by the Philippines on the heels of its hard-fought 1-0 victory over Turkmenistan Tuesday night in the AFC Challenge Cup Group E Qualifying at Rizal Memorial Stadium.
A star-studded Philippine side assembled to achieve qualification to the AFC Challenge Cup next year completed the job and put an exclamation point with a resilient and resolute effort.
Phil Younghusband wouldn’t be denied with another shot on goal.
NATIONAL goalkeeper Neil Etheridge found himself in a situation unlike any other in his five-year stint with the Philippine team.
The Philippines got good looks but just couldn’t capitalize as it settles for a scoreless first half against Turkmenistan in the Group E Qualifying of the AFC Challenge Cup.
Rob Gier has bad memories playing against Turkmenistan. The top Philippine defender is hoping things would change tonight.
THE AFC Challenge Cup could be make-or-break for coach Michael Weiss, but the Azkals insist there’s no added pressure for them, saying they remain focused on the task of qualifying for the main tournament next year in the Maldives.
