Thirty-one players have been called up by the Philippine Football Federation for the national team training on February 22-24, 2013 in preparation for the AFC Challenge Cup 2014 Qualifiers. And this is the list they came up with, which was released through the PFF's official Twitter account: 1. AGUINALDO, Amani Manuel – Far Eastern University 2. ANGELES, Marvin Janwer – Global FC 3. ANGELES, Marwin Janver – Global FC 4. ARANETA, Ian – Philippine Air Force FC 5. BAHADORAN, Misagh – Global FC 6. CALIGDONG, Emelio – Green Archers United-Globe FC 7. CHRISTIAENS, Jeffrey – Global FC 8. CLARIÑO, Mario Javier – Pachanga-Diliman FC 9. CUARESMA, Ref Delany – Loyola Meralco Sparks FC 10. DE JONG, Jason Nicolas Maria – Stallion Sta. Lucia FC 11. DEYTO, Patrick Phillip – Green Archers United-Globe FC 12. FERNANDEZ, Raymark Kenneth – University of the Philippines 13. GENER, Roel – Philippine Army FC 14. GONZALES, Andres Crisanto - Pachanga-Diliman FC 15. GREATWICH, Christopher Robert – Kaya FC 16. HUGO, Jake – Green Archers United-Globe FC 17. LEUNG, Jerome Stefan – Pachanga-Diliman FC 18. MARGARSE, Nestorio Jr. – Philippine Army FC 19. MARTÍNEZ DE MURGA, Carlos Alberto – Global FC 20. MELLIZA, Jesus Joaquin – Far Eastern University 21. PASILAN, Floriano Jr. – Green Archers United-Globe FC 22. PASINABO, Arnie Jr. – Green Archers United-Globe FC 23. PORTERIA, Jose Elmer – Kaya FC 24. REICHELT, Patrick – Global FC 25. SACAPAÑO, Eduard – Philippine Army FC 26. SANTOS, Bruno Gabriel – Stallion Sta. Lucia FC 27. SEGUNIAL, Deo – University of the Philippines 28. UY, Matthew Christopher – Global FC 29. WOLF, Denis – Global FC 30. YOUNGHUSBAND, James Joseph – Loyola Meralco Sparks FC 31. YOUNGHUSBAND, Philip James – Loyola Meralco Sparks FC More details here: http://soccercentralph.com/news/31-called-national-team-training As for the overseas-based contingent, Coach Michael Weiss has confirmed the availability of Fulham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, Hoffenheim midfielder Stephan Schröck, Xerez CD (on loan from Córdoba CF) striker Javier Patiño, Paul Mulders, Dennis Cagara, Jerry Lucena, Juani Guirado and Ray Jónsson. The local-based squad given above will then be cut off to give way for the overseas players to be included in the final squad to be released in a few weeks' time.
hmm it seems that way. but if the philippines has all their naturalized players they would win the afc challenge cup. i even made a tournament on fifa 13 putting philippines through. go to creation centre and check it out. my gamer tag is tnt818 http://www.ea.com/soccer/creation-centre
Don't be so sure, Darklink. Their biggest road-block will still be the Philippines during the qualifiers. As I said earlier, a number of their best players from abroad are coming over, including Schröck from Hoffenheim, who has been influential whenever he's available to play for them. However, I'm not really optimistic with their chances, with only a few days for them to train together, plus the head coach just signed an extension, which had mixed reactions from the public, mostly negative. Looking at the squad, there are only a few true defenders, which leaves a question mark on who can outright stop Gayanbamerdi Chonkayev from scoring.
As we in the Philippines thread have said, edlee1992, all our players are Filipino citizens, not naturalised. The country recognises dual-citizenship, and the team currently has an unwritten policy not to include naturalised players that don't have blood ties to the country. Just saying to remind you of that. But as I've said, I'm otherwise pessimistic about the team's chances of getting the title given their current issues.
India coach disappointed with the scheduling http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1...nfident-of-doing-a-good-job-in-myanmar-indian
An extensive preview of the Northern Mariana Islands ahead of their AFC Challenge Cup debut which starts on Saturday. Full squad data including caps and clubs is included - http://nonfifafootball.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/northern-mariana-islands-set-for-tough.html
The Philippine's preparations for this tournament has not been ideal, with the European based players not being available and the local UFL league, not releasing most of their players for extended training camp this year, but the good news is that because the tournament qualifiers will be held on FIFA match dates, most of the European based players will be available as is reported in this article: http://sports.inquirer.net/88289/azkals-eye-full-strength-squad-for-afc-tourney "Azkals coach Michael Weiss told the Inquirer that he has gotten confirmation from several Europe-based standouts of their availability for the tournament which falls on Fifa international dates. Goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, midfielders Stephan Schrock and Jerry Lucena and defenders Juani Guirado, Rob Gier, Dennis Cagara and Ray Jonsson are all expected to see action in the tournament" I think if they play a compact defensive game, the Philippines can overcome their lack of practice time together, and be competitive even with the likes of Turkmenistan. It will depend upon whether our inexperienced national team coach Weiss, will listen to his European based players and use the right plan for the game against Turkmenistan. On the other hand they need to be better offensively against the other teams in the group in order to improve their chances of making it to at least 2nd place. It doesn't really matter if we finished first or second as long as we make the Finals next year.
Gazovik friendly must be cancelled ? Nothing on the club website http://fcgazovik.ru/content/blogcategory/1/101/
I also have to say that they will also have to depend on the results of the other groups that have already finished before the group in Manila will start their fixtures. They should keep watch of Myanmar, Laos and, maybe, India or Afghanistan that might only go for second in their groups but I will expect them to be high on their offensive game. Goal difference will play a role of which of the 2nd placers will advance. If you ask me, if any of the runners-up in the other groups would have a GD of more than +5, I'll be doubtful for the Philippines' chances.
Indeed stellarboy. We still have a chance. Since we will know by the time our qualifiers start the result of the other groups respective tournament qualifiers, it will be up to the team to makeup the goal difference. It is an advantage they should not squander.
India's Final 23 The 23-member list is as follows: GOALKEEPERS: Subrata Paul (Prayag United), Sandip Nandy (Churchill Brothers), Karanjit Singh (Salgaocar SC). DEFENDERS: Nirmal Chhetri, Syed Rahim Nabi (both from Mohun Bagan), Denzil Franco (Churchill Brothers), Gouramangi Singh (Prayag United), Rowilson Rodrigues (Dempo SC), Shouvik Ghosh (Pailan Arrows), Raju Gaikwad (East Bengal), Gurjinder Singh (Pune FC). MIDFIELDERS: Lenny Rodrigues (Churchill Brothers), Lalkamal Bhowmick, CK Vineet (both from Prayag United), Arata Izumi (Pune FC), Mehtab Hossain (East Bengal), Francisco Fernandes (Salgaocar SC), Alwyn George (Pailan Arrows), Jewel Raja Shaikh (Mohun Bagan), Clifford Miranda (Dempo SC). FORWARDS: Sunil Chhetri (Churchill Brothers) Robin Singh (East Bengal), Jeje Lalpekhlua (Pune FC). http://the-aiff.com/pages/news/index.php?N_Id=3747
Prognosis: India 4-2 Chinese Taipei Myanmar 3-0 Guam Guam 0-5 India Chinese Taipei 1-1 Myanmar Chinese Taipei 5-1 Guam Myanmar 1-1 India Tajikistan 2-1 Pakistan Kyrgyzstan 2-0 Macau Macau 0-4 Tajikistan Pakistan 3-2 Kyrgyzstan Pakistan 4-1 Macau Kyrgyzstan 1-3 Tajikistan Afghanistan 2-0 Sri Lanka Laos 4-2 Mongolia Mongolia 0-3 Afghanistan Sri Lanka 1-3 Laos Sri Lanka 2-1 Mongolia Laos 1-0 Afghanistan Palestine 1-0 Bangladesh Nepal 5-1 Marianas Marianas 0-9 Palestine Bangladesh 0-0 Nepal Bangladesh 6-0 Marianas Nepal 2-5 Palestine Turkmenistan 4-0 Cambodia Philippines 3-0 Brunei Brunei 1-4 Turkmenistan Cambodia 2-3 Philippines Cambodia 2-1 Brunei Philippines 2-2 Turkmenistan 1. Maldives (host) 2. India (winner groep A) 3. Tajikistan (winner group B) 4. Laos (winner group C) 5. Palestine (winner group D) 6. Turkmenistan (winner group E) 7. Philippines (Best Runner-up) 8. Afghanistan (Second-best Runner-up
Don't underestimate the Lao team! Really! don't! You can watch their full AFF Suzuki Cup matches on YouTube.
I agree, looking at there current results, they are giving some bigger nations a good test.. Laos are actually much better than i initially thought.
Football: Turkmenistan national football team vs. FC Volgar Gazprom (Currently 14th in Russian 2nd-level league) (Astrahan, Russia) (1-1) (Friendly Match, 24.02.2013, Miracle Football Complex, Lara - Antalya – Turkey)Goals: Alhazov 31' (0-1); Chonkayev Gahrymanberdi 85' (1-1). Start list: Gorbunov Nikita (Alyhanov Rahmanberdi 46'), Hojaahmedov Bahtyyar; Soyunov Shohrat; Jumanazarov Akmyrat; Annaorazov Serdar; Amanov Arslanmyrat (Bayramov Dovlet 74') ; Batyrov Gurbangeldi (Abylov Guvanch 46'); Atayev Ahmet (Jumanazarov Parahat 80'); Hangeldiyev Guvanch (Sarkisov David 46' (Chonkayev Gahrymanberdi 62')); Chonkayev Gahrymanberdi (Shamuradov Berdy 46'); Muhadov Suleyman (Bayramov Vladimir 46'). P.S. Sarkisov David 55', 60' - yellow card (red card). - See more at: http://ertir.com/index.php?q=blog&view=51585#sthash.1glvz1Ek.dpuf http://www.volgar-fc.ru/news/volgar/volgar-zapisal-v-aktiv-pobedu-i-nichyu-/ Football: Turkmenistan national football team vs. FC Universitatea Cluj (Romania) (1-1) (Friendly Match, 20.02.2013, Arcadia Football Complex, Antalya – Turkey) Goals: Borza 56' (0-1); Hangeldiyev Guvanch 81' (1-1). Start list: Alyhanov Rahmanberdi (Gorbunov Nikita 61'), Hojaahmedov Bahtyyar; Soyunov Shohrat (Jumanazarov Parahat 90+1'); Jumanazarov Akmyrat; Annaorazov Serdar (Muhadov Suleyman 61'); Amanov Arslanmyrat (Batyrov Gurbangeldi 52'); Abylov Guvanch (Bayramov Dovlet 74'); Atayev Ahmet; Sarkisov David (Hangeldiyev Guvanch 58'); Shamuradov Berdy (Chonkayev Gahrymanberdi 58'); Bayramov Vladimir (Durdyyev Didar 58'). P.S. Amanov Arslanmyrat 28', 50' - yellow card (red card). - See more at: http://ertir.com/index.php?q=blog&view=51583#sthash.HCS9jK2F.dpuf
interesting that all three Turkmenistan's friendly matches are similar to each other. 1-1 draw, 1 turkmen player red card, and a goal after 80 min.
Turkmenistan NT plans one more training camp in Antalya, before qualifying group stage. http://tdh.gov.tm/?id=6473
Tolo TV and Lemar TV are going to do the live broadcast of Afghanistan matches in the AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers.