Azkals fall to quality UAE side in friendly | Inquirer Sports

Azkals fall to quality UAE side in friendly

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 01:24 AM November 10, 2013

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MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines gave up early goals and never recovered as it yielded to a high-caliber United Arab Emirates side, 0-4, in a friendly early Sunday (Manila time) at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The Azkals, who came off a 3-1 win over Pakistan in the PH Peace Cup last October, just couldn’t quite keep up with UAE, which opened up a 2-0 edge in the first half.

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UAE, ranked no.71 in the world, sustained its stellar play with Ismaeil Matar and Ali Mabkhout putting the finishing touches with two more goals in the second half.

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The Philippines now turn its sights on India for another friendly on November 15 in Chennai.

It would’ve been a more one-sided affair if not for goalkeeper Ed Sacapaño’s timely saves especially in the early goings.

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