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Philipine Azkals is now revving up for the next match in their bid to play in the Fifa world cup challenge and one of their preparation for that game against Kuwait is the game against Bahrain Under-23 team last Saturday at the Bahrain National Stadium last Saturday for which they lost 2-1.
Yes they lost 2-1 to an Under-23 team but this team is no slouch - That is not bad for the Philippine team Azkals for they played hard against a team that will be playing in the Olympic Games!
The Bahrain Under-23 team initiated the first offensive highlight of the game as Abdul Wahab Al Malood attacked the Azkals’ defense that lead to a score to the net for their team.
Few minutes after that painful goal by the Bahrain national team, a nerve racking power kick by the Team Azkals Vice captain and air force striker Chiefy Kaligdong made it past the defense of the Bahrain goal keeper. Thanks to chiefy coz it sends a message that the azkals can attack anytime with authority!
At halftime, the score is tied at 1-1 and as soon as the second starts, the Azkals showed tight defense which to avoid another goal from Bahrain but that is still not enough to make them win the game as Sayid Dyiha Saeed fearlessly penetrated azkals goal keeper Eduard Sacapano that gave them the win at 2-1.
In this game, the Azkals learned that they have to improve their defense so that teams with attacking prowess in future games will not be able to do the same thing and playing against the Bahrain nationals will give them a good preparation for this.
This is indeed a good game but not as good if they won the game, yet it is very inspiring according to Philippine azkals Forward Phil YoungHusband saying “Marami salamat sa suporta nyo” thanks to the 4000 Filipinos who came in to watch and support the team.
The next tune up game against bahrain is scheduled on Monday at 7pm in Muharraq Club Stadium before going against Kuwait on the 1st leg of their 2nd round World Cup qualifier. Good luck to the Philippine Team Azkals!
