The Philippine Azkals will try to defend their title in the upcoming Philippine Peace Cup 2013 to be held in Bacolod City with the participation of Europe-based players particularly Stephan Schrock and Neil Etheridge.
The 27-year-old German-based Stephan Schrock is currently playing with Eintracht Frankfurt who acquired the Fil-German defender from his previous team, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The Philippine Peace Cup falls under FIFA calendar thereby giving the chance for Schrock to suit up for the Philippine Azkals.
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Aside from Stephan Schrock, Fulham Goalkeeper Neil Etheridge will be available also together with Jerry Lucena and Rob Gier. The availability of Europe-based players for the Philippines will boost the chances of the country to defend their title.
Azkals players who are already available and called up by German Coach Michael Weiss were Phil and James Younghusband, Chieffy Caligdong other notable names in the local football scenes in the country.
Here’s the footballers being called up by Coach Weiss to participate in the Philippine Peace Cup:
- Angel Guirado
- Juani Guirado
- Marwin Angeles
- Misagh Bahadoran
- Jerry Barbaso
- Jeffrey Christiaens
- Jason De Jong
- Ed Sacapaño
- Paul Mulders
- Mark Hartmann
- Chris Greatwich
- OJ Porteria
- Patrick Deyto
- Patrict Reichelt
The Philippine Peace Cup 2013 is hosted by Bacolod City through the Panaad Sports Complex from October 11-15, 2013. The football games also coincides with Bacolod City’s celebration of M(–foul word(s) removed–)kara Festival 2013.
The tickets of the Philippine Peace Cup are pegged from P50 to P500 and can be bought at TicketWorld, The Planta Hotel and at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.