Azkals get shot in the arm with Weiss return
Comebacking German coach Michael Weiss has been tasked to re-energize the Philippine Azkals program and chart its course toward Asian-caliber status......»»
Azkals to face Nepal, Taiwan in tune-up matches at Rizal Memorial Stadium in June
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Philippine men’s football team or Philippine Azkals will have fitting tune-up matches ahead of their FIFA World Cup/AFC Asian Cup joint preliminary qualifiers later this year. The Azkals will go up against Nepal and Taiwan in back-to-back friendly matches at the Rizal Memorial Stadium next month. They will face Nepal first […] The post Azkals to face Nepal, Taiwan in tune-up matches at Rizal Memorial Stadium in June appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Gomez takes over from Muller for Far East United
Brandon Hugo Gomez is taking over from Azkals goalkeeper Roland Muller for the Far East United squad that will be taking part in the TST $1 Million Winner Take All tournament......»»
Philippine-led Far East United in TST Group with West Ham legends
Imagine former Azkals Stephan Schrock and Anton del Rosario as well as Malaysian football legend Safee Sali taking on the trio of former England internationals and West Ham legends Carlton Cole, Marlon Harewood and Matt Jarvis. .....»»
Azkals off on shaky footing
The Azkals Under-22 team failed to start Team Philippines’ bid in the Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia on the right foot, dropping a 0-3 setback to Indonesia in men’s football yesterday at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh......»»
Gier leads U-22 Azkals as SEA Games bid kicks off vs Indonesia
Today, as head coach of the Philippine Under-22 Men’s Team that will kick-off its Southeast Asian Games campaign in Phnom Penh, Cambodia against Indonesia Saturday, one hopes that Gier’s ideas, toughness, and leadership will translate into a promising campaign......»»
Kaya forges draw, retains top spot
TALISAY CITY -- Kaya FC Iloilo refused to be daunted by Dynamic Herb Cebu’s valiant effort and its energetic home crowd as the league leaders came away with a precious point in a crucial Philippines Football League clash last Sunday at the Dynamic Herb Sports Complex. Kaya’s Japanese winger Daizo Horikoshi struck his 14th goal of the season before Jacob Liao found the equalizer as the league’s top two teams settled for a 1-1 stalemate. It’s a crucial result for Kaya as it kept the two-point advantage over Cebu in the title race with only three matches left for both teams. Kaya still has to play Maharlika, Mendiola and Stallion Laguna, while Cebu has two remaining matches against Stallion and another one against the Azkals Development Team. “The players showed their worth,” said Kaya coach Yu Hoshide. “This was an important result for us.” Hosting the final meeting of the season against their biggest rivals put Cebu in a strong position to wrest top spot. But the Gentle Giants fell behind in the eighth minute when Mar Diano found Horikoshi at the far post for a close-range finish past Jun Badelic. Egged on by the home crowd, the Gentle Giants found the equalizer 11 minutes later when JB Borlongan floated in a free kick into the area. Liao was the quickest to react, slotting the ball past Zach Banzon to put the match back on a knife edge. Even with the opportunities in the second half, the Gentle Giants struggled to find a cutting edge to pick apart a resolute Kaya defense and Banzon on goal. “We needed to win to get the advantage and we were unable to get it,” Cebu coach Mehmet Kakil said. The post Kaya forges draw, retains top spot appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Kaya booters edge ADT, regains PFL lead
Kaya FC-Iloilo bucked a slow start as it edged the Azkals Development Team, 3-2, Saturday night to regain the lead in the Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways at the Rizal Memorial Stadium......»»
Kaya pips ADT, retakes top spot
Kaya FC-Iloilo bucked a slow start as it edged the Azkals Development Team, 3-2, to regain the lead in the Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways Saturday night at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Japanese winger Daizo Horikoshi bagged a brace to increase his tally to 13 goals for the season while Jarvey Gayoso opened the scoring for Kaya, which now has two point advantage over Dynamic Herb Cebu with 45 points. Kaya last played almost a month ago and it took awhile for coach Yu Hoshide’s men to settle into the match. ADT found its passing rhythm early, hardly giving Kaya time on the ball but a moment of brilliance from Gayoso broke the deadlock in the 18th minute, beating Dimitrios Makapagal from a tight angle. “We didn’t expect the slow start today but at the end of the day, we won,” Hoshide said “Hopefully, next game starting kick-off, we will switch on,” The Young Azkals, whose core is gearing up for the Southeast Asian Games, equalized in the 22nd minute thanks to Andres Aldeguer who scored on a terrific strike finishing a flowing sequence involving Pocholo Bugas and Dennis Chung on the left hand side. Horikoshi got the go-ahead goal early in the second half pouncing on an error from Yrick Gallantes whose pass inside his own half was intercepted by Jhan Melliza, who squared the ball to Horikoshi for the finish. “This game was tough, especially in the first half because we were not good enough,” Horikoshi, who earned man of the match honors said. “We had a good conversation at the half and the coach said we have to give 100 percent to get the three points.” Milad Behgandom provided the ball to an on-rushing Horikoshi, who managed to beat the offside trap and fired the ball past Makapagal. Bugas gave ADT a lifeline with a 69th minute goal, but Kaya comfortably saw out the game. The post Kaya pips ADT, retakes top spot appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Ex-Azkals Schrock, Del Rosario, Muller to lead Far East Team in US tourney
Aside from the three former Azkals, also named to the Far East United squad is Greg Nwokolo who played for Indonesia from 2013 to 19, Guam captain Jason Cunliffe, and Thai national team veteran Charyl Chappuis......»»
Gier calls shots for SEAG Azkals
Former Azkals skipper Rob Gier is back, this time as coach of the Philippine Under-22 team gearing up for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia in May......»»
Moroccan new Azkals head coach
Moroccan Barae Jrondi has been tapped as new coach of the rebuilding Philippine Azkals......»»
Kaya booters roll to fourth straight win
Former collegiate stars Jarvey Gayoso and Arnel Amita scored for the second straight game as Kaya FC Iloilo continued its amazing run by rallying past Azkals Development Team, 3-1, last Saturday night in the Philippine Football League presented by Qatar Airways at the Rizal Memorial Stadium......»»
Gadia delivers for Cebu FC
Midfielder Daniel Gadia made up for his absence in the previous game with a stunning late goal as Dynamic Herb Cebu FC turned back Azkals Development Team, 2-1, last Saturday in the Philippines Football League presented by Qatar Airways at the Rizal Memorial Stadium......»»
PFL: Gadia s late goal tows Cebu past Azkals Development Team
Midfielder Daniel Gadia made up for his absence in the previous game with a stunning late goal as Dynamic Herb Cebu FC turned back Azkals Development Team, 2-1......»»
Gentle Giants clamp Azkals Dev’t Team, close in on leader Kaya in PFL standings
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants found its way back into the winning column after beating the Azkals Development Team (ADT), 2-1, in the ongoing Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Saturday, March 11, 2023. With the three points coming from the victory, the Gentle Giants […] The post Gentle Giants clamp Azkals Dev’t Team, close in on leader Kaya in PFL standings appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Big PFL matches up
Dynamic Herb Cebu tries to close the gap on Kaya FC-Ilias when the Gentle Giants take on the Azkals Development Team in the Philippines Football League today at the Rizal Memorial Stadium......»»
Dynamic Herb Cebu collides with Azkals Development Team in PFL
Dynamic Herb Cebu looks to close the gap on Kaya FC-Iloilo as the Gentle Giants take on the Azkals Development Team in the Philippines Football League......»»
James Younghusband tells struggling Azkals to keep being hungry
According to Younghusband, their campaign in the regional tiff, which was the latest in a string of disappointing runs by the Filipino footballers, is still a product of the program getting derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Azkals Etheridge faced incident of racism in Birmingham, says team
According to the Blues, the goalkeeper made match official Keith Stroud aware of what happened, which led to a delayed restart of the match......»»