Terpe
11th March 2012, 21:42
After an opening game loss to the mighty North Koreans, the Philippine Azkals came back strong to give former champion India a 2-0 drubbing in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup.
The Azkals showed better ball handling against the Indians, who were constantly placed into defensive mode because of the Azkals’ consistent attacks.
In the 10th minute, Phil Younghusband pushed the Philippines ahead with a left-footed shot to the goal.
Jason Sabio made a long throw in to James Younghusband, who flicked the ball toward Phil.
Phil then turned around and fired the shot to put the Azkals at a 1-0 advantage over the Blue Tigers.
The Filipino-British striker followed up his effort with two more attempts at the goal in the 36th and 42nd.
In the second half, Phil teamed up with his brother for another goal in the 73rd minute.
Phil received a quick assist from James before sending the ball to the back of the net. This hiked the Azkals’ lead to 2-0.
The win was a history of sorts for the Philippines, as it was their first time to win over the 2008 titlist.
Source:-
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/03/11/12/philippine-azkals-score-important-win-vs-india
The Azkals showed better ball handling against the Indians, who were constantly placed into defensive mode because of the Azkals’ consistent attacks.
In the 10th minute, Phil Younghusband pushed the Philippines ahead with a left-footed shot to the goal.
Jason Sabio made a long throw in to James Younghusband, who flicked the ball toward Phil.
Phil then turned around and fired the shot to put the Azkals at a 1-0 advantage over the Blue Tigers.
The Filipino-British striker followed up his effort with two more attempts at the goal in the 36th and 42nd.
In the second half, Phil teamed up with his brother for another goal in the 73rd minute.
Phil received a quick assist from James before sending the ball to the back of the net. This hiked the Azkals’ lead to 2-0.
The win was a history of sorts for the Philippines, as it was their first time to win over the 2008 titlist.
Source:-
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/03/11/12/philippine-azkals-score-important-win-vs-india