In the total result of 1-1 scores established between Sri Lanka Brave Reds and Philippine Azkals, the game ended in a draw.
The game was held in Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka and was a part of the World Cup Qualifier. The match happened last Wednesday, June 29.
Sri Lanka established their scores first in the 43rd minute of the game. Chathura Gunarathna made the ball up to the goal and has commenced the thrill. However, Nate Burkey of the Philippine Azkals Team was able to build a score in the 50th minute of the game. This made the game settles on the tie.
During the game, the heat is on when James Younghusband, Aly Borromeo and Stephan Schrock were able to receive yellow cards because of some mild offenses. As reported, the three loses their temper and weren’t able to control their self. Does this explain why James was not able to score in his three attempts?
The result of the match made the Philippine Team to advance in the next round vying with Kuwait Football team.
It has been about a week ago when the Azkals set foot on Sri Lanka after reaping laurels and bacon in Germany. At the end of this competition, are we going to see them victorious once more? We will see.
Cambodia, Nepal, Mongolia and Palestine were the major opponents of the team in the other qualifying matches.
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Call it a match: Azkals
by Alethea, on Wed, Jun 29 2011 | No Comments
Pinoys ruled the pool table
by Alethea, on Wed, Jun 29 2011 | No Comments
In the recently concluded World 9 Ball Championships which has been held in Doha, Qatar, Filipino champs when it comes to pool emerge victorious. This was vividly proved when 17 out 64 finalist were all Filipinos and all vied for the championship title.
Antonio Gabica, Caneda Villamor, Roberto Gomez, Venancio Tanio, Joven Alba, Israel Rota, Lee Van Corteza, Ronnie Alcano, and Raymond Faraon were once in the loser’s bracket and battled to be able to qualify in the championship level. These nine masters joined the eight Pinoy who already advanced in the championship after winning the first two group matches.
Among the eighteen representatives sent, a lone player looses in a most heart breaking winning. Francisco Olita loosed to Soheil Vahedi of Iran in an 8-9 score standing. If Olita has made it way to victory, Philippines would have perfect the total 18 Pinoys in the finals.
Others advanced in the next level while some of them were ousted in the track.
Some of the famous names who were in the game are Niels Feijen of the Netherlands, American Shane Van Boening, England’s Darren Appleton, last year’s runner-up Kuo Po Cheng of Chinese Taipei, and Germany’s Thorsten Hohmann and Ralf Souquet.
What is more shocking and trivial during the game is when Wu Jiaqing of China looses to Mariusz Skoneczy. Wu was a former champion of the game but given the title when he misses a very easy shot on the 8th ball on the 17th deciding match.
“Paeng” proves he is still the one
by Alethea, on Mon, Jun 27 2011 | No Comments
If most of us think that the age lessens the will to be on top, well, Paeng would certainly disagree on this point.
Rafael Nepomuceno, or “Paeng” as what his friends and countrymen fondly call him, is a six times world bowling champion and in fact, he is a Hall of Famer in the said sports.
At the age of 54, he once gain proved that he still holds the title when he reaped the laurel and bring home the bacon after winning 40th Philippine International Open. As remembered, he also win the title last 1974 and that is 37 years ago.
The competition was held last June 25, 2011 at Malate, Manila and defeated the world’s bowling stars and icons.
With his victory, Paeng was held as the youngest and at the same time, the oldest winner of the said title brining him a double recognition and honor.
“It’s something special na at this age kaya pa, competitive pa din,” he said. “Mahirap manalo dahil madaming magagaling sa international circuit ngayon. So, I just did my best at buti nanalo.”
In the euphoria of his success, he added…
“Hinasa niya ako na in order to become good, mas dapat malakas ka mentally and emotionally.”
Paeng said that he is dedicating his achievement to his late dad who once became his coach.
He ends the interview with TJ Manotoc of ABS-CBN with an advice to his fellow athletes that it is necessary to have a self discipline and honing both the physical and mental strength.
Pacman’s new indulgence
by Alethea, on Sun, Jun 19 2011 | No Comments
After the Philippines “Pambansang Kamao” now widely known as Pound for Pound King has invaded the boxing arena, the boxing icon considered new past time and indulgence hoping to build his name in another sports. Manny Pacquiao, or Pacman as what the Filipinos call him in popular, is making a new way to golf and is set to participate in the celebrity golf tournament on July 12 – 17 which will be held in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
According to the Examiner.com website, the boxing champ will have his first participation in the 22nd Annual American Century Championship and what is more interesting to note at this point is that Pacquaio will be competing against other famous athletes in the world and the names would include Michael Jordan, Jason Kidd, CharlesBarkley, Football hall of fame title holders John Elway and Marshall Falk, as well as famous US political figure Vice President Dan Quayle.
To those who wanted to know the complete list of the players in the said competition, fans may wish to visit Americancentury.com for more info.
“Golden Boy” is also pressed to be on the said competition but there is no assurance yet if he could come. Oscar De La Hoya is reported weeks ago that he is undergoing rehabilitation for too much consumption of alcohol and drug addiction.
If the boxing champ is will be able to bring home the laurel bacon in the said competition, he will be the true epitome of luck and success because he has proven it so much. Well, ask his boxing belt, the luxurious swivel in the House of Congress and the multimillion business investment and numbered luxurious homes and mansions.
Azkals won for the second time
by Alethea, on Sun, Jun 19 2011 | No Comments
Azkals or the Philippines men national football team bring home another laurel and bacon as they win their two week training camp in Germany. The game ends with 4-1 defeati8ng the SC Bonner Under 19- team.
The game commenced with a score from the hottie of the team. Phil Younghusband builds the heat when he established a core first and that triggers the other member of eteh team to have their own. Among the top scorers are Ian Araneta, Chieffy Caligdong and Stephan Shrock.
“For the overwhelming support shown when they came in droves to cheer for the Azkals! Salamat po!” this was the statement thrown by the coach of the team in his Twitter account. Dam Palami thanked all the people especially those in the Filipino community in Germany for the tremendous support they gave to the Filipino players.
After winning, the team will be facing the Ingolstadt I team in Gerolfingen, Bavaria in Southern German this Monday evening (Manila time). It is reported that the last test match before heading on to Sri Lanka will be on June 24 battling against the 2010-11 champions, Darmstadt 98. The team is the a third division squad at the Bollefalltor stadium in the Hesse regions.
