The first eleven of the Philippine Azkals were composed of Neil Etheridge, Rob Gier, Aly Borromeo, Anton Del Rosario, Paul Mulders, Manuel Ott, Stephen Schrock, Cheffy Caligdong, James and Phil Younghusband and Angel Guirado.
The Azkals wearing blue while the Sri Lankan team was wearing white. The Philippines had two opportunity to scores but failed to make it but the Azkals were in control on the early part of the game.
A foul from the Sri Lankan team will bring them to a penalty kick. Meanwhile the goalkeeper of the Sri Lanka Brave Reds was getting medical attention.
At around 7:42 the Azkals had the chance but Guirado’s kick was depended very well by the Sri Lankan team. At 900 Stephen Schrock had a chance also but failed to make a good shot at the ball. On the third try James Younghusband tried a long kick but failed to make it.
It’s a goal for the Philippine Team, Cheffy Caligdong scores the goal for the Philippines. A goal on the 19th minute put the Philippines on the lead against Sri Lanka with a score of 1-0. Once again Cheffy Caligdong put the crowd crazy.
Another try from the Azkals through the effort of Phil Younghusband and almost made it to the goal. The Philippine Azkals are on the attack.
Another goal from the Philippines through the effort of Phil Younghusband. The Azkals now in control of the game with a score of 2-0. Younghusband made the controversial second goal at the 40th minute of the first half.
First half have ended the Philippines now on the driver’s seat with 2-0 scores and leading the aggregate scores 3-1.
Second half had just started, the Azkals were still leading with 2 goals against 0 of Sri Lanka.
Another scores given by the Azkals with the effort of Angel Guirado from a nice p(–foul word(s) removed–) from James Younghusband. The Azkals leads with 3-0. The breakaway goal came at around 50:20 in the second half of the game at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Phil Younghusbands scores another one from a penalty kick given to the Philippines. Phil’s shot was one of the shot that was very difficult for any goalkeeper to protect the goal. The Azkals scores another 1. It is now 4-0 in favor of the Philippine Azkals.
At around 69th minute Cheffy Caligdong’s attempt was foiled by Sri Lankan defender and he was down and brought out of the game with a stretcher but no serious injury. At around 71st minutes Ian Araneta attempted but failed to make a goal. Araneta replaced Phil who had already made two goals for the Azkals.
The Philippine Azkals team players were dominating the social media during the game between Sri Lanka and Philippine Azkals. Players who were trending worldwide were, Phil Younghusband, Angel Guirado, Roel Gener, Cheffy Caligdong and Ian Araneta.
The Philippine Azkals had won the game and advanced to the second round of the Asian Qualifying Match for the 2014 Brazil World Cup. They will play against the tough Kuwaiti teams for the second round. The final score was 4-0 and 5-1 in aggregate.