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Philippine Azkals had lost to Kuwait Al-Azraq with the final score at 3-0. The Azkals were not able to depend the midfield and the back line due to the absence of Azkals two reliable defenders, Borromeo and Shrock. Another factors that really affects the performance of the Azkals was the scourging heat reaching at least 44 degrees centigrade although they were playing at night.
The Philippine Azkals played a 4-5-1 formation with Chieffy Caligdong playing at center midfield and the team captain. Angel Guirado moved to the left wing. The 4-5-1 formation uses 4 defenders, 5 midfielders, and lone striker. It is a tactics that will make the offensive team to having difficulty to attacked.
During the first half of the game the Azkals have shown a heart of a tough team to beat. Their determination and good defence was enough to contain the more talented Kuwaitis to only one goal. The Kuwaiti’s have scored from a counter-attacked. Yousef Nasser had scored for Kuwait during the 18th minute through a header.
Kuwait started it strong at the 2nd half but Philippine Azkals defenders tackle it very well. The score was still 1-0. De Jong gets booked for a foul from behind there is no complain from the players, the Kuwaiti had just made a dramatic reaction.
At around 64th minute Angel Guirado had a chance and breaks through, takes a shot against the crowd just inside the box but is wide feft. After his attempt he went down and was taken out by stretcher there is something wrong with his right leg possibly a cramps.
The Kuwaitis had more possession compared to the Azkals and their passing had been way up high compared to the Philippine Azkals. At around 68th minute a controversial goal was scored. From a corner, headed by a Kuwaiti and blocked by Neil, the ball drops to the ground in front of the goal chipped in from a scrambled. Goal for Kuwait scores 2-0.
At around 85th minute player #11 from Kuwait takes time to set up and shot just outside the box and slips passed Neil at the bottom left corner. Weak defense was the reason why the ball had just passed against four Azkals defenders. Kuwait scored another goal at 3-0.
At the 92nd minute a near goal was put by the Kuwaiti but was saved by goalkeeper Neil through diving the ball. After 94 minutes of play the Azkals was unable to score a goal. One of the things that caused them the loss was the fatigued from the players who were playing without substitution. They were fighting not only against the tougher team but also a humid climate.
The next game will be scheduled at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The Azkals needs to score a four goals in order to qualify for the next round. If ever the Azkals can score only 3 goals another extension will be made to determine the winner.
The Philippine Azkals played a 4-5-1 formation with Chieffy Caligdong playing at center midfield and the team captain. Angel Guirado moved to the left wing. The 4-5-1 formation uses 4 defenders, 5 midfielders, and lone striker. It is a tactics that will make the offensive team to having difficulty to attacked.
During the first half of the game the Azkals have shown a heart of a tough team to beat. Their determination and good defence was enough to contain the more talented Kuwaitis to only one goal. The Kuwaiti’s have scored from a counter-attacked. Yousef Nasser had scored for Kuwait during the 18th minute through a header.
Kuwait started it strong at the 2nd half but Philippine Azkals defenders tackle it very well. The score was still 1-0. De Jong gets booked for a foul from behind there is no complain from the players, the Kuwaiti had just made a dramatic reaction.
At around 64th minute Angel Guirado had a chance and breaks through, takes a shot against the crowd just inside the box but is wide feft. After his attempt he went down and was taken out by stretcher there is something wrong with his right leg possibly a cramps.
The Kuwaitis had more possession compared to the Azkals and their passing had been way up high compared to the Philippine Azkals. At around 68th minute a controversial goal was scored. From a corner, headed by a Kuwaiti and blocked by Neil, the ball drops to the ground in front of the goal chipped in from a scrambled. Goal for Kuwait scores 2-0.
At around 85th minute player #11 from Kuwait takes time to set up and shot just outside the box and slips passed Neil at the bottom left corner. Weak defense was the reason why the ball had just passed against four Azkals defenders. Kuwait scored another goal at 3-0.
At the 92nd minute a near goal was put by the Kuwaiti but was saved by goalkeeper Neil through diving the ball. After 94 minutes of play the Azkals was unable to score a goal. One of the things that caused them the loss was the fatigued from the players who were playing without substitution. They were fighting not only against the tougher team but also a humid climate.
The next game will be scheduled at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The Azkals needs to score a four goals in order to qualify for the next round. If ever the Azkals can score only 3 goals another extension will be made to determine the winner.
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