Whoops I didn't realize that it's been almost two months since my last post. I guess I just didn'thave time to make a post or I just forgot to write a new one. Anyway, a lot has happened last July and I'll try to remember some of it as I make most of the Zobel wifi and the battery life of my laptop as I wait for my brother to finish with practice.
First off, the main highlight for July 2011 for me would be the World Cup Qualifiers. The Philippine Azkals made history as they went on to the second round of the
2014 World Cup qualifiers. I was lucky enough to get a ticket for the second leg of the first round where the Azkals played Sri Lanka in Manila. Our team won in a very convincing manner and the aggregate score was 5-1.
(Me together with some members of Gang Green at the Rizal Memorial. It felt different cheering in blue with them!)
The second round of the qualifiers was a totally different st
ory. We went up against a strong and experienced Kuwait team. We lost with an aggregate score of 5-1 I think. Despite the loss, our team showed great heart out there and there are definitely m
ore things to come for Philippine Football.
At present, our Smart Gilas team is participating in the Jones Cup and they are currently competing with some of the top basketball teams in Asia. Yesterday, I was so surprised that they beat a very strong Iranian team. I hope they continue with this kind of play as that was only the first game of the tournament.
The past and the coming months were and would be very hectic for Philippine sports. The Azkals have an upcoming tournament in September and I heard they'd be lining up a series of friendly matches for the players to get more exposure and experience.
Good luck Team Pilipinas! Go for gold!
Until the next time.
Phim
