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  • Originally posted by durden_tyler View Post
    Quality of teams? Are these teams to be considered as contenders at least in Asia? Or are they in the same level as we are?
    I guess the result against Hong Kong (156) can be branded as passable since we're currently 10 places behind them. We could have done better against Chinese Taipei (172) if the stadium wasn't filled with "snipers". It was a good result against Macau (191) but too many missed chances to make the result better. Overall, we can still improve.

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    • Originally posted by durden_tyler View Post
      Quality of teams? Are these teams to be considered as contenders at least in Asia? Or are they in the same level as we are?
      Only Hong Kong is ranked higher.. I think we are the same level with Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei, though we can beat them with us complete.. Macau is like us a few years back.. SEA powerhouses are better..
      Philippines is in National Team transition mode.

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      • Well see how they fair against the lions after the last time they met, is it still hype or now for real. I hope the latter, my blue shirt is ready but wt# its raining hard here in Singapore.
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        • If they come out victorious or even a draw, they I could say we are at the same level as the Malaysian Football team.

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          • Lions 2-0 Azkals, it shows that we have so much work to do to improve at their level. First half was really good and what I saw Azkals have more possession and chances but second half was all Lions. I thought they will produce something after the halftime break but defense was caught complacent. De Jong was superb in the midfield, as in astig talaga laro. Others? hmmm maybe fatigue caught up with them after the Long teng cup. Chiefy was with his usual working hard to produce brilliant performance but the Lions defense was good. Oh well, fans were wet and end up losing. Double down I think 2/3 of all the people watched are Azkals' supporters.

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            • Originally posted by RFM View Post
              Lions 2-0 Azkals, it shows that we have so much work to do to improve at their level. First half was really good and what I saw Azkals have more possession and chances but second half was all Lions. I thought they will produce something after the halftime break but defense was caught complacent. De Jong was superb in the midfield, as in astig talaga laro. Others? hmmm maybe fatigue caught up with them after the Long teng cup. Chiefy was with his usual working hard to produce brilliant performance but the Lions defense was good. Oh well, fans were wet and end up losing. Double down I think 2/3 of all the people watched are Azkals' supporters.
              They had really good chances in the 2nd half too, its just that they just didnt convert, the level of play has definitely increased some notches. The last time I can remember seeing a SGP-PHL match on TV was a 9-1 beating in the SEA Games way back when I was a kid. I personally believe the Azkals missed Schrock badly in that game
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              • The game vs Singapore was the first time I saw our team play with that quality..

                Though a lot of work must still be done.. IMO Phil is still too selfish upfront.. MF-to-ST connection still isn't fluid..

                Too bad Schrock wasn't able to play..

                Watch out for this name in the future: OJ CLARINO..
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                • Originally posted by eindhow View Post
                  The game vs Singapore was the first time I saw our team play with that quality..

                  Though a lot of work must still be done.. IMO Phil is still too selfish upfront.. MF-to-ST connection still isn't fluid..

                  Too bad Schrock wasn't able to play..

                  Watch out for this name in the future: OJ CLARINO..
                  I agree, in the player's eagerness to earn our goal, they kind of push it way too far individually up front, hey gotta learn to play the pass
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                  • Stallions FC stuns defending champ Global in historic UFL opener.

                    The opening match of the UFL Cup between Global FC and Stallions FC was full of surprises.

                    First, Global, the defending champions of the UFL Cup, were without head coach Frank Muescan. Team manager Dan Palami worked the game as interim coach until Australian Graeme MacKinnon’s arrival next week.

                    Second, Global spotted Stallions three goals, before roaring back late to almost tie the game.

                    In the end, the Iloilo-bred Stallions squad escaped with a thrilling 3-2 victory as the good-sized crowd at the Rizal Memorial Football Coliseum sat stunned.

                    Coaching woes

                    Prior to the UFL season, Muescan said that he had not heard anything official about a coaching change at Global, although there were rumors. Palami, meanwhile, did not respond to inquiries.

                    Muescan, who co-coaches the UAAP champion UP Maroons football team with former Azkal Anto Gonzales, had then just gotten back from Global’s final practice, which the team used to prepare for its opener against Stallions. He was quite concerned because his players were asking questions about the rumors. Furthermore, not all of them showed up for practice.

                    After being beset by these woes, one had to wonder how Global would come out against Stallions.

                    True enough, the defending champions came out flat. The return of Misagh Bahadoran from national duty didn’t help as the team clearly lacked fluidity and pace. There was no communication with one another and the defense looked disinterested, save for Jerry Barbaso who always plays with a ton of energy. Players didn’t seem focused and couldn’t string up consecutive passes. When Yu Hoshide launched a cross instead of finding Izo El Habbib in the middle, it sailed outside.

                    Axe to grind

                    Stallions on the other hand, started out with their motivation clear for all to see. The club is proudly Ilonggo, with former national players on its roster, including some who left with an axe to grind.

                    The club is known for its high football IQ, it’s midfield wizardry and its roughness. All three were on display in the first half.

                    Francis Gustilo’s long-range volley, which found the back of the goal at the 10th minute, was brilliant, but not really surprising.

                    College and regional coaches — particularly Adolfo Alicante and Marjo Allado — usually teach players how to test the verve of goalkeepers with such long-range shots. That much is evident in UAAP football, the Suzuki U-23 national cup, and the SMART Club Championships. And because Global keeper Paolo Pascual was somewhat raw, Gustilo’s strike found its target.

                    At the 45th minute, Jovanie Simpron broke away to boot in another goal to give the Ilonggos an imposing 2-nil lead heading into the lockers.

                    The momentum didn’t subside yet when the teams came out in the second half, as Stallions skipper Ruben Doctora scored again, this time at the 55th minute, on another breakaway.

                    Change of pace

                    Mysteriously, after Stallions put up a 3-0 lead, they seemed to simply stop playing. The Ilonggos didn’t even really park the bus. Their spacing turned awful and they meekly gave the ball away on so many occasions. It’s hard to believe that nerves came into play because these players have been veterans of many championship games from the time they learned to kick a football around. Maybe it’s their conditioning but whatever the reason, they were not the same team after they scored a third goal.

                    The entrance of Janrick Soriano, who played for the U-23 cup champions Bacolod, for Global provided pace and inspiration. Remy Sery finally broke through for Global at the 66th minute, on a mishandle by Stallions goalkeeper Wilson Munoz. Izo El-Habbib, the UFL’s top scorer last season, followed with a goal at the 84th minute to cut the Stallions lead to 3-2.

                    At the 88th minute, Global finally equalized, but a bum offside call disallowed the tying goal, giving Stallions the opening day victory — and more importantly, three points in the “Group of Death.”

                    Had Global begun its comeback a little earlier, it probably would have not only properly equalized, but also won the game. As it is, they now have to face dangerous Pachanga, and former keeper Kenneth Dolloso, and Cebu Queen City FC.

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                    • Nice win! Now that's the quality I wanted to see from the Azkals.. Paul Mulders is IMO the best player we have.. Excited to see him team up with Schrock in the future at the middle.. Phil is still selfish upfront.. Though somewhat proved me wrong with his assist to Matthew Hartman which lead to a goal.. best striker combination is still P. Younghusband-Guirado..

                      OJ CLARIÑO WAS MENTIONED BY BOB GUERRERO! idol ko yun! Go USTe!^^
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                      • Originally posted by eindhow View Post
                        Nice win! Now that's the quality I wanted to see from the Azkals.. Paul Mulders is IMO the best player we have.. Excited to see him team up with Schrock in the future at the middle.. Phil is still selfish upfront.. Though somewhat proved me wrong with his assist to Matthew Hartman which lead to a goal.. best striker combination is still P. Younghusband-Guirado..

                        OJ CLARIÑO WAS MENTIONED BY BOB GUERRERO! idol ko yun! Go USTe!^^
                        Dennis Cagara looked more selfish for a while there trying to score a goal by his lonesome, nice shutout, superb defending!
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                        • Im happy with the result yet the scoreline could have been 7 - nil, too much wasting chances from Araneta, Burkey and Caligdog in that game.
                          you know why I am happy

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                          • how dare FIFA rank Nepal that high? they looked really bad out there.

                            i was very impressed with Cagara. he made everyone on Nepal's left side look silly. Mulders was practically playing Schrock's position in the midfield but since his natural position is on the right... a complete lineup with all our Europe-based players and Guirado would give us a chance against North Korea in the Challenge Cup next year. the center backs still need a bit more work, they couldn't close down the attack on a number of occasions despite the poor quality of Nepal whenever they moved forward.

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                            • Originally posted by paolylo View Post
                              how dare FIFA rank Nepal that high? they looked really bad out there.

                              i was very impressed with Cagara. he made everyone on Nepal's left side look silly. Mulders was practically playing Schrock's position in the midfield but since his natural position is on the right... a complete lineup with all our Europe-based players and Guirado would give us a chance against North Korea in the Challenge Cup next year. the center backs still need a bit more work, they couldn't close down the attack on a number of occasions despite the poor quality of Nepal whenever they moved forward.
                              well they drew the Jordanians during their home leg of World Cup qualifiers.
                              you know why I am happy

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                              • Originally posted by paolylo View Post
                                how dare FIFA rank Nepal that high? they looked really bad out there.

                                i was very impressed with Cagara. he made everyone on Nepal's left side look silly. Mulders was practically playing Schrock's position in the midfield but since his natural position is on the right... a complete lineup with all our Europe-based players and Guirado would give us a chance against North Korea in the Challenge Cup next year. the center backs still need a bit more work, they couldn't close down the attack on a number of occasions despite the poor quality of Nepal whenever they moved forward.
                                In my assessment, they belong to a really weak subzone in the AFC, the South Asia Football Federation alongside India, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, teams they can dominate. This is where they can stack up on points.

                                While the Philippines belong to a stronger sub zone in Southeast Asia alongside Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia and other SEA countries.

                                Now, I like what the PFF is doing playing friendly matches, this will help us improve our world football ranking since even friendly matches count in the FIFA rankings. In that Nepal win, we gain 167.7 points out of it. So our rankings should improve(hypothetically) in the next release
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