Source: ABS CBN NEWS
MANILA, Philippines (4th UPDATE) -- The Philippine Azkals may have lost the game to Mongolia, 1-2, but they still advanced to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup group stage by winning the tie, 3-2, on goal aggregate.
The Philippines took an early lead via a James Younghusband goal in the third minute of their match that took place at the Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) Football Centre in Ulan Bator.
Mongolia, however, pulled one back in 21st minute through their skipper, Lumbengarav Donorov.
The hosts stormed ahead in the 34th minute, after Garidmagnai Bayasgalan scored on the rebound off a penalty.
The Azkals showed better defense in the second half to prevent another Mongolia goal.
The match in Ulan Bator was the second of their 2-leg qualifier for the Challenge Cup.
The Azkals won the first leg, 2-0, at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City last month.
The following will be the tentative schedule for the Azkals’ Group Stage games (all games to be held in Myanmar):
· 3/21 (Mon) - PHI vs. Myanmar, 3:30 p.m.;
· 3/23 (Wed) - PHI vs. Palestine, 3:30 p.m; and
· 3/25 (Fri) - PHI vs. Bangladesh, 6 p.m.
The Philippines took an early lead via a James Younghusband goal in the third minute of their match that took place at the Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) Football Centre in Ulan Bator.
Mongolia, however, pulled one back in 21st minute through their skipper, Lumbengarav Donorov.
The hosts stormed ahead in the 34th minute, after Garidmagnai Bayasgalan scored on the rebound off a penalty.
The Azkals showed better defense in the second half to prevent another Mongolia goal.
The match in Ulan Bator was the second of their 2-leg qualifier for the Challenge Cup.
The Azkals won the first leg, 2-0, at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City last month.
The following will be the tentative schedule for the Azkals’ Group Stage games (all games to be held in Myanmar):
· 3/21 (Mon) - PHI vs. Myanmar, 3:30 p.m.;
· 3/23 (Wed) - PHI vs. Palestine, 3:30 p.m; and
· 3/25 (Fri) - PHI vs. Bangladesh, 6 p.m.
An askal is a Filipino term for any dog with no pedigree, no breed, no class. The askal is usually astray, unsupported and survives by feeding on whatever provision it can find. The Filipino national football team can relate to this mongrel, they have almost no support from a government thats suppose to support them, they are underdogs not just only to the world but even in their own region, South East Asia.
Name: Angel Guirado Aldeguer
Stephan Schröck - nicknamed "Schröcky", is a German–Filipino professional footballer who plays as a right back for 2nd Bundesliga club SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
