Azkals to face Singapore in semis

[Terpe]

The Philippine Azkals arrived last night with a little fanfare as their mission has not yet been accomplished.

Standing on their way to a first ever Finals appearance in the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup is a very familiar foe – the Singapore Lions.

The Lions came out from a deep 0-2 hole against luckless Laos in their match yesterday to win a gutsy come-from-behind 4-3 victory that enabled them to top Group B on goal difference against defending champions Malaysia. The huge win earned them a chance to get back at the Azkals, who twice defeated them in friendlies leading to the tournament.

The Azkals are hoping that their streak of luck against the Lions continue as they prepare to host them on Saturday 8pm at the historic Rizal Memorial Football Stadium for the first ever Suzuki Cup home match in the country to be aired live by Sports 5's AKTV on IBC.

The Azkals won in Singapore 2-0 last September before repeating with a 1-nil win in Cebu last Nov. 15.

Read more here (http://www.philstar.com/sports/2012/12/02/878725/azkals-face-singapore-semis-tickets-already-sale)

[Doc Alan]

This was where the Azkals beat the Singapore Lions 1-0 on 15 November in Cebu City. Marwin Angeles scored the goal in the 54th minute, and goalkeeper Eduard Sacapano managed to hold the Singaporeans scoreless despite 19 attempts. Photos taken from Crown Regency Tower. http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj517/DocAlan/P1020790.jpg
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj517/DocAlan/P1020789.jpg
... and after the match :-
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj517/DocAlan/P1020804.jpg

[Terpe]

Nice pics Alan.
We too were in Philippines during November.
Hope your trip was good :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Ours was an emergency trip not under good situation.
Still we managed to laugh and bond and make the best we could.
No time for football though :icon_rolleyes:

Good to see you back Alan

[Doc Alan]

Nice pics Alan.
We too were in Philippines during November.
Hope your trip was good :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Ours was an emergency trip not under good situation.
Still we managed to laugh and bond and make the best we could.
No time for football though :icon_rolleyes:

Good to see you back Alan
Thanks Peter - my first ever contribution to the " Sports " section :smile:

I'm sorry your trip was an emergency, which is why I didn't realise you were in Philippines at the same time as me.

My trip was planned and good, thank you. More posts and photos to follow.

Welcome back to freezing UK !

[Terpe]

The Azkals have become so popular in the last couple of years.
Lots more people enjoy the beautiful game. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Carina often talks about our short time in Scarborough. She was really quite "taken" by it. Looks like we may make a return visit soon. :icon_lol:

[Ako Si Jamie]

The Phils have got a rugby team too. I think they're called the Volcanoes.

[fred]

The Phils have got a rugby team too. I think they're called the Volcanoes.
Yes and they are bloody good..
From memory most of them are half Australian and Kiwis mestisos so no wonder.