The Philippine Azkals will battle it out against one of Southeast Asian powerhouse football team, Indonesia for the June 5 FIFA-sanctioned international friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium and Football Field at around. The game will be shown live on Studio 23 starting at 6:00 PM with kick-off at 7:00 PM.
The Azkals which was fresh from their successful defense of Malaysia last June 1 wherein they were able to snatched a one point for the international match after the game ended in a scoreless draw.
Today’s game against Indonesia will showcase the Azkals capabilities to compete against powerhouse team, the team that defeated the Philippines twice during the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup Semi-finals during the historic run of the Philippine Azkals.
The Azkals will welcome the return of Golden Boot Awardee during the AFC Challenge Cup, Phil Younghusband with his brother James Youngbusband, two of the most popular Azkals. They will also welcome the return of Fulham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge who was suspended for one game earlier. The only star that will be missing today’s game was Stephan Schrock who goes back to Germany to attend urgent family matters.
The game against Indonesia is significant for both teams, the Indonesian wanted to continue their unblemished records against the Philippines since 1958. The Philippines have never won against Indonesia winning 18 games and drawing 1 game.
Whatever the outcome of the game, the Philippine Azkals have already conquered their fears and willing to give out their best against a tougher team.
