AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 Semifinals (Azkals vs Singapore) 2nd Leg Game Result: Azkals Loses to Singapore, 1-0

The second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup semifinals: Philippine Azkals versus Singapore Lions happened Wednesday night, December 12 at Singapore's Jalan Besar Stadium. The game ended with Singapore winning over the Philippine Azkals (1-0) to book its place to the finals of the annual cup.

The Lions' Khairul Amri gave the Singapore team a goal early in the game at the 19th minute. The Lions were aggressive for much of the first half before the Azkals started to boost minutes before the halftime. Phil Younghusband attempted to equalize the goal at the 41st minute but the strike changed direction.

The Philippine Azkals tried to control the tempo in the second half with goal attempts from Chieffy Caligdong and Dennis Cagara but to no avail. Demit Omphroy and Dennis Wolf also came in but Singapore played defense firmly.

The game ended with a score of 1-0, and Singapore's lone goal paved them the way to the cup finals. A 1-1 draw would have sent the Azkals into the finals due to the away goal rule as the two played to a scoreless draw last December 8 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium during the semifinals' 1st leg. The Azkals, however failed to find the equalizer needed for them to capture their first finals appearance ever.

In the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 Finals, the Singapore Lions will be playing the winner of the other semifinal leg between Thailand and Malaysia.

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AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 Semifinals (Azkals vs Singapore) 1st Leg Game Result: 0-0

The first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup semifinals: Philippine Azkals versus Singapore Lions happened Saturday night, December 8 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The game ended with a final score of 0-0 (a scoreless draw) as both teams failed to score a goal.

The Philippine Azkals' starting line up include goalkeeper Eduard Sacapaño, Rob Gier, brothers Juani and Angel Guirado and James and Phil Younghusband, Dennis Cagara, Carli de Murga, Jason De Jong, Paul Mulders, and Patrick Reichelt.

The Singapore Lions may have dominated the first half with more goal attempts but the Azkals' Ed Sacapaño has been bailing out the team with awesome saves. The first half ended with both teams scoreless.

The Azkals began pressuring the Lions at the start of second half. Marwin Angeles came in for De Jong early minutes of the second half while Chieffy Caligdong subbed for Reichelt at the 76th minute. The game got to a more physical one during the last few minutes and one player each from both teams got injured—Cagara from the Azkals and Baihakki Khaizan from the Lions.

Singapore had more fouls committed and got three yellow cards while the Azkals earned its own out of Cagara's pushing a rival who held on to his shirt.

The Azkals played with all their heart but failed to play offense, ending to a not so great result. The game however, was not a bad one.

The Philippine Azkals will be playing Singapore Lions for the second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup semifinals on Wednesday, December 12 to be held at Singapore's Jalan Besar Stadium, the Lions' home turf. Because of the away goals rule, the Azkals can advance to the finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup if they hold the Lions to a scoring draw—such as a 1-1 or 2-2 scoreline—in the second leg.

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Heart Evangelista and Azkals Cover Sense and Style Dec 2012-Jan 2013 Issue

Heart Evangelista is on the cover of Sense & Style Magazine December 2012/ January 2013 issue. Heart, who looks hot on the cover photo by Sarah Black is surrounded by equally hot men on this two-cover 10th anniversary special of Sense&Style.

Aside from Heart and the selected members of the Azkals and other footballers, Sense and Style Dec/Jan issue also features the best holiday looks plus the women who make a difference including Marie Jamora, Aplles Aberin, Pinky Amador, Sarah Meier, Amina Aranaz, Joyce Makitalo, Aivee Teo, Emmeline Aglipay, Ingrid Go and Kaye Tinga.

Sense and Style magazine Dec/Jan issue with Heart Evangelista and the Azkals on the cover is now available in stands nationwide for only P120.

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AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 Game Result: Azkals Beats Myanmar 2-0

AFF Suzuki Cup 2012—The Philippine Azkals won against Myanmar White Angels, 2-0, in a battle for the last ticket to the semi-finals on Friday, November 30 at the Supachalasai Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Sacapaño, Gier, De Murga, J. Guirado, Cagara, De Jong, Reichelt, Mulders, Wolf, PhilYh, and JamesYh were the starting line up of the Azkals for the game but an early substitution happened around the 35th minute, with Angel Guirado entering the game for Dennis Wolf.

Both the Azkals and the Myanmar White Angels were scoreless during the first half. The first goal of the game came from the Philippine Azkals courtesy of  Phil Younghusband  who scored off a pass from Jason De Jong during the 46th minute of the game. 

It was Angel Guirado who sealed the victory for the Philippine Azkals after scoring a goal at the 93rd minute  capitalizing from an awesome assist by Carli de Murga.

The Philippine Azkals, which ended the group stage with 6 points (second only to Thailand which won all their games and had 9 points after winning over Vietnam 3-1 in a simultaneous game) advanced to the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012, their second in a row at the prestigious tournament.

Photo courtesy of TJ Manotoc

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Video: Coleen, Eruption and Baby Joy with Azkals Performance on It's Showtime 3rd Anniversary (Oct 24)

It's the turn of Coleen Garcia, Eric "Eruption" Tai and Baby Joy to showcase their talents on It's Showtime third anniversary and the group did not disappoint. Performing on October 24 with the duo of Ryan Bang and Kuya Kim, the group of Coleen, Joy and Eruption wowed the audience with their number.

Coleen Garcia danced with an albino python as well as with her boyfriend Gab Valenciano while Baby Joy Rendon surprised us all with a breath-taking pole dance number. Completing the wild performance was Eric "Eruption" Tai performing a Maori-inspired tribal dance with fellow athletes The Philippine Volcanoes and Azkals.

Watch Coleen, Baby Joy and Eruption's performance on It's Showtime 3rd anniversary (October 24) below:

To watch the performances of other It's Showtime hosts, click the links below:

Anne Curtis and Karylle - Circus Performance

Jugs and Teddy - Gangnam Style with Cristine Reyes

Kuya Kim and Ryan Bang - Pole and Aerial Dance Parody of Anne Curtis' winning piece

Vice Ganda and Jhong Hilario - Variety (singing, comedy, drama, romance, spoof)

Billy and Vhong - Light Dance

Meanwhile, below are some of the photos of Coleen, Baby Joy and Eruption with their guest performers which include Gab Valenciano, Asi Taulava, and Azkal's Anton del Rosario, Lexton Moy and Jason Sabio.

Photos courtesy of Karl Orteza and Coleen Garcia
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Neil Etheridge and Misagh Bahadoran on GGV this June 17

Philippine Azkals members Neil Etheridge and Misagh Bahadoran will heat up your Sunday night as they get to face Vice Ganda on Gandang Gabi Vice (June 17). 

The episode will be exciting as Vice Ganda openly admitted that he had a crush on Neil Etheridge. The GGV host will also get to meet and interview an equally hot Azkals member, Filipino-Iranian Misagh Bahadoran. Neil and Misagh will also exhibit their Tinikling dance on the show.

Aside from the Azkals' Neil and Misagh, Brazilian model-host Daiana Menezes and The X Factor Philippines judge Ms. Pilita Corrales will also grace the show. 

Dont forget to watch GGV later after PBB Teen Edition 4. Watch the teaser below.

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Angel Locsin Reacted Over Arnold Clavio's 'Racist' Comments on Azkals

Actress Angel Locsin cried foul over Arnold Clavio's remark against the Philippine football team Azkals. In her official Twitter account, Locsin expressed her admiration of Clavio but stressed that the broadcast journalist's racist tirades against the team was really offensive.

Angel Locsin is the rumored girlfriend of Azkals team member, Phil Younghusband.

"I think Arnold Clavio's a good person. But this time, sobrang foul lang. That's his opinion. This is mine. Madali lang sumira ng reputasyon, mahirap ibalik. Konting sensitivity lang sana," she tweeted. 

Angel also stressed that it's really unfair to judge the whole team, particularly questions about their nationality.

"Hindi naman po isang tao lang ang Azkals. At hindi naman po 'yung issue 'yung pagiging Pinoy nila. Unfair po 'yun," Angel said through Twitter.

She added: "Wala po tayong karapatang manghusga agad at manapak ng tao. Kung ayaw rin po nating mangyari satin."

On Tuesday morning, March 13, GMA news anchor Arnold Clavio gave his 'racist' comments on the Azkals regarding the sexual harassment case filed by Cristy Ramos (daughter of ex-president Fidel Ramos) against Azkals members, Angel Guirado and Lexton Moy.

Source: ABS-CBN News

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Arnold Clavio Trends on Twitter for Alleged Racist Comments on Azkals

GMA news anchor Arnold Clavio trends on the micro-blogging site Twitter after his alleged racist comments to the Philippine Azkals. In the Kapuso morning show Unang Hirit last March 13, Arnold was caught commenting on the said footbal team regarding the sexual harassment case filed by Cristy Ramos on the two Azkals members, Angel Guirado and Lexton Moy.

Courtesy of GMA Pinoy TV

Here is what Arnold had to say on the Azkals.

"Eh talagang ano na, aral na sa inyo 'yan eh. Ang yayabang n'yo 'kala n'yo... Porke't dinadagsa kayo ng mga fan, ang guguwapo n'yo eh. Parang uh.. 'God's gift to women'." 

"Alam mo lahat ginawa para ipaalam na may babaeng papasok sa locker, ilang katok nga sila eh. Eh malapit na 'yung match eh. Kailangan ma-check na 'yung dalawang kuponan. Dahil nauna 'yung Philippine team, bago yung Malaysian team." 

"Hindi ko kayo ka-kultura, kasi wala dito (pointing to his heart) at wala dito (pointing to his head). Hindi naman kayo Pilipino. Nagpapanggap lang kayong kayumanggi. Hindi kayo dito lumaki, mahirap 'yun." 

"Akala siguro nila lahat gusto silang matikman siguro, makasama, Diyos ko!..."

Azkals Won Over Tajikistan (2-1)

The Philippine Azkals barged into the semifinal round of the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup held in Kathmandu, Nepal after beating Tajikistan Persian Lions, 2-1 in the games held Tuesday, March 13.

Phil Younghusband scored for Azkals

The Philippine team Azkals make history after making it to the final stage of the said cup. This is the 2nd time that the Azkals beat a former challenge cup champion, duplicating a feat they attained during the 2010 Suzuki cup. It can be recalled that the Azkals toppled down 2008 cup champion India (2-0) and their recent win with the Tajik's, the 2006 cup champion seled their semis berth.

Phil Younghusnband and Angel Guirado were the heroes of the game against Tajikistan as they scored the crucial goals in the 53rd and 80th minutes of the game.

The Philippine Azkals will go head to head with 2010 runner-up Turkmenistan this Friday, March 16 for their first game on the semis.

Photo by ABS-CBN

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PFFto Sign P300 Million Worth of Contract with ABS-CBN!

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) will be signing a 4 year contract extension with ABS-CBN worth 300 Million Pesos. They still want ABS-CBN to air the games and other football related activities of the Philippine Azkals this year onwards.