Football Philippines

The Philippine “Teen Azkals” absorbed their fourth loss in as many games in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Under-16 Youth Championship 2011 Group B match against Vietnam 0-10 Thursday at the Nat. Sports Complex in Vientianne, Laos.

(Source: aseanfootball.org) – Vietnam stormed to a sensational second straight victory in Group B tonight and made it clear that they are serious contenders for a place in the semifinals of the AFF Under-16 Championship currently being held at the National Sports Complex here.

Vietnam, 4-1 winners over Cambodia two days ago, displayed exceptional form tonight to whip the Philippines 10-0 tonight. Vietnam came alive in the second half where they reeled in eight goals. Do Duy Manh and Y Thuyn Mlo scored a hattrick each while Huynh Hoang Khanh helped himself to a brace. The other goals came from Trieu Viet Hung and Le Xuan Hoa.

Vietnam, who suffered a 5-0 loss to Singapore in their opening game, appear to have put the worst behind them and are now looking forward to claiming a place in the last four. With today’s big win, they move a rung up into third spot with six points. Singapore also have six points but are ahead on better goal difference.

Vietnam have one more match against Myanmar in two days and only a victory will assure them a place in the semifinals. Anything less than three points, will see them boarding the next flight home.

For the Philippines, their brave run ended today and they will be heading home tomorrow after failing to secure any points in the tournament. In the dying minutes, the Philippines lost their goalkeeper Jose Zaldy Jr Abraham who was red carded for a foul in the box.

Philippines were playing their last group match and they wanted to win at least one game before heading home. Alas, it was not to be as Vietnam were simply too strong for the Teen Azkals. In fact, Vietnam were already two-goals up even before the half hour mark.

Do Duy Manh and Huynh Hoang Khanh made it 2-0 with strikes in the fifth and 25th minutes.

They almost added a third in the 29th minute but Hoang Khanh’s freekick curled a little too late around the far post. Vietnam were a constant threat with Nguyen Quang Hai and Duy Manh in the centre and Le Xuan Hoa on the left. Xuan Hoa especially dangerous as was providing superb passes into the box.

Despite their best efforts, Vietnam were unable to get another goal and had to settle for a two-goal lead at the break.

After the break, Vietnam doubled their efforts and were rewarded with eight goals. Hoang Khanh got their scoring act underway in the 58th minute. This was followed by more goals from Duy Manh (62nd, 64th), Y Thuyn Mlo (68th, 77th, 80th), Trieu Viet Hung (86th) and Le Xuan Hoa (90th)

The Philippine “Teen Azkals” absorbed their third loss in as many games in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Under-16 Youth Championship 2011 Group B match against Myanmar 1-2 Tuesday at the Nat. Sports Complex in Vientianne, Laos.

The Teen Azkals’ last game will be against Vietnam on Thursday, July 14 19:00.

(Source: aseanfootball.org) – Myanmar enhanced their chances of making the semifinals of the AFF Under-16 Championship here when they edged the Philippines 2-1 in a Group B match at the National Sports Complex today. Myanmar could have walked away with a wider margin of victory but they wasted numerous chances to score a decisive win.

In the dying minutes, Myanmar defender Hein Nay San was sacked for bringing down striker Ryu Nell Fegidero but skipper Skie Doug Carranza ballooned the ensuing freekick and with that blew any hopes of forcing a draw today. Failing to collect any points today, for the third match here, has also virtually ended the Teen Azkals chances of advancing.

After sharing points with Cambodia two days ago, Myanmar were fully aware that they had to win to stay on track for the last four. After today’s result, they have four points and are second along with Cambodia. Undefeated Singapore are top with six points.

Myanmar, who have two more matches remaining against Singapore and Vietnam, got off to a brilliant start when Aung Thu hammered in the opening goal when the game was but three minutes old. Aung Thu made no mistake when he blasted in a rebound from close range. It was the perfect start for Myanmar.

In the eighth minute, Myanmar almost hit their second, but Thant Zin Win’s dipping left-footed freekick was pushed out at the near post by Joey Adrian De La Sierra.

In the 19th minute, Wai Hin Tun whacked his shot from the edge of the box to put Myanmar in a more comfortable position. Alas, that did not last long as Yves Russel Caballero fired from outside the box and watched anxiously as the ball hit the crossbar. To his relief, it bounced downwards into goal.

After the break could have easily popped in a few goals but their players were unable to control their shots. Philippines tried hard to get the equaliser but it was tough as Myanmar were controlling the game and constantly attacking.

In the last 10 minutes, Myanmar had at least four superb chances but Hlaing Bo Bo, Aung Thu and Khant Ko Ko Se were all off the mark. Against the run of play, Fegidero broke away and was at the top of the box when he was hacked down by Nay San. Carranza’s freekick however sailed over the crossbar.

“The result is okay but the performance was not very good,” said Marko Koscina, the chief coach of Myanmar.

MYANMAR:Thant Zin Nyo (GK), Min Thu, Zin Ko Tun, Phoe La Pyae, Kyaw Min Oo, Myo Thura Oo (Cpt), Hlaing Bo Bo, Wai Hin Tun, Aung Thu, Win Latt Aung, Thant Zin Win

Coach: Marko Koscina
Goalscorers: Aung Thu (3rd), Wai Hin Tun (19th)
Yellow:nil
Red: Hein Nay San (88th)

PHILIPPINES: Joey Adrian De La Sierra (GK), Jose Brian Langub Romo, Nessi Villanueva Ramos, Angelo Gabriel Bahoyan, Alexis Joseph Juan, Skie Doug Carranza (Cpt), Yves Russel Caballero, Renko Feliz Gaudiel, Ryu Nell Fegidero, Jhoguev Pasilan Ybanez, Raphael Vincent Resuma.

Coach: Tomasito Glenn Hilig Ramos
Goalscorers: Yves Russel Caballero (21st)
Yellow: Ryu Nell Fegidiro (63rd minute)
Red: nil

MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: Mongkolchai Pechsri (Tha)
Assistant Referee 1: Sompavanth Louang Lath (Lao)
Assistant Referee 2: Mohd Yusri Mohamad (Mas)
Fourth Official: Suhaizi Shukri (Mas)
Match Commissioner: Yeh Htut Tin (Mya)
Referee Assessor: Augustine Arlando (Sin)
General Coordinator: U Tin Aung (Mya)

Group A
P W D L F A GD PTS
LAOS 2 2 0 0 4 0 4 6
THAILAND 2 1 1 0 8 3 5 4
MALAYSIA 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 2
INDONESIA 3 0 2 1 4 6 -2 2
TIMOR LESTE 3 0 1 2 4 11 -7 1

Group B
P W D L F A GD PTS
SINGAPORE 2 2 0 0 10 0 10 6
CAMBODIA 2 1 1 0 3 2 1 4
MYANMAR 2 1 1 0 3 2 1 4
VIETNAM 1 0 0 1 0 5 -5 0
PHILIPPINES 3 0 0 3 2 9 -7 0