AFTER reaching the semifinals for the second straight time, the Philippine men’s national football team has convinced Singapore coach Radojko Avramovic that it will continue to be a force to reckon with in the AFF Suzuki Cup for years to come.
THE PHILIPPINES failed to get a reward for its improved play in the second half and settled for a scoreless draw against a formidable Singapore side last night in the first leg of its AFF Suzuki Cup semifinal duel at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Philippines came alive in the second half but settled for a 0-0 draw against visiting Singapore Saturday night in the first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup semifinals at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
THE ROAD back to the AFF Suzuki Cup semifinals was a long and tough one for the Philippines. The Azkals earned a home match for reaching the Final Four again, one that means so much, having been deprived to host in 2010 because of the lack of a suitable venue.
Fueled by a virtuoso performance from Stephan Schrock and the quality finishing of Chieffy Caligdong and Phil Younghusband, the Philippines finally broke a long winless spell against Singapore with a 2-0 thumping Friday night at the Jurong West Stadium here.
Stephan Schrock said he’s just a small piece of the puzzle to the success of the national side.
The Philippine men’s football squad, more superior on the attack, blanked Singapore Lions, 2-0, in a friendly match Friday night in Jurong West Stadium in Singapore.
Phil Younghusband doubled the Philippines lead, 2-0, early in the second half over Singapore in a friendly match Friday night.
Chieffy Caligdong puts the Philippines in the scoreboard early, 1-0, over Singapore Lions Friday night in a friendly match in Singapore.
