Phil Younghusband gets Golden Boot Award in 2012 AFC Challenge Cup (PH)

Phil Younghusband gets Golden Boot Award in 2012 AFC Challenge Cup (PH)

Apart from the Azkals’ historic 3rd Place winning in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup in Nepal, team member Phil Younghusband received a Golden Boot Award.

The award is given to the player who scored the most goals in the entire tournament which ran from March 8-19, 2012.

Phil made a total of six goals for the Philippines — 2 in their game against India and 1 against Tajikistan in the Group Stage, 1 during their Semi-finals match against Turkmenistan, and 2 during the Azkals’ Third Place Play-off against Palestine.

The closest contender for the award, North Korean striker Pak Nam-Chol, the Most Valuable Player of the tourney, only scored three.

Nam-Chol’s team gained its second championship title after defeating Turkmenistan in the Finals 2-1 on March 19.

At Monday’s awarding ceremony at the Dasarath Stadium in Kathmandu, Phil received a golden shoe trophy while the rest of the Philippine team were bestowed with their respective medals.




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Azkals vs Palestine Game Result and Video Replay (March 19, 2012)

Azkals vs Palestine Game Result and Video Replay (March 19, 2012)

The Philippine Azkals defeated Palestine 4-3 and won third place in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup held at the Dasarath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal on Monday, March 19.

Phil Younghusband scored at the 4th and 25th minute of the game, while Guirado brothers Angel and Juan Luis contributed one each at the 42nd minute and 68th minute, respectively.

Abdelhamid Abuhabib scored for Palestine twice, at the 21st and 67th minute, and Fahed Attal added one at the 78th minute.

So far the top goalscorer with a total of six, Phil could bag the AFC Challenge Cup 2012 “Golden Shoe Award.”


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Azkals Suffer Heartbreaking Loss From Turkmen (Video) - Philippines

Azkals Suffer Heartbreaking Loss From Turkmen (Video) - Philippines

The Azkals suffered a heartbreaking loss from Turkmenistan 1-2 at the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup Semi-Finals in Nepal on March 16.

Philippines will battle for third place against Palestine at the Dasarath Stadium on Monday, March 19.

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Watch the game highlights here.

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Turkmenistan defeats Philippine Azkals by 2-0 - March 16,2012

Turkmenistan defeats Philippine Azkals by 2-0 - March 16,2012

The Philippine Azkals are playing against the Turkmenistan team in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup Semifinals in Nepal. Follow the updates here.

At the first half, the Philippines was doing well and ahead by a goal. Phil Younghusband scored off a brilliant pass from Paul Mulders at the 25th minute.

At the second half, Turkmenistan’s Arslanmyrat Amanow scored an equalizer at the 80th minute and the match is back to square one.

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Six minutes later, another Turk man, Gahrymanberdi Çoňkaýew, scored to put his team ahead by one.

Probably out of frustration, Azkals goalkeeper Neil Etheridge received a red card and was thrown out of the game. Sad moment for the Philippines.

Final score: Philippines 1 - 2 Turkmenistan

Philippines lost.

Turkmenistan defeats Philippine Azkals

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Azkals vs Turkmenistan Game Result (March 16, 2012)

Azkals vs Turkmenistan Game Result (March 16, 2012)

The Philippine Azkals are playing against the Turkmenistan team in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup Semifinals in Nepal. Follow the updates here.

At the first half, the Philippines was doing well and ahead by a goal. Phil Younghusband scored off a brilliant pass from Paul Mulders at the 25th minute.

At the second half, Turkmenistan’s Arslanmyrat Amanow scored an equalizer at the 80th minute and the match is back to square one.

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Six minutes later, another Turk man, Gahrymanberdi Çoňkaýew, scored to put his team ahead by one.

Probably out of frustration, Azkals goalkeeper Neil Etheridge received a red card and was thrown out of the game. Sad moment for the Philippines.

Final score: Philippines 1 - 2 Turkmenistan

Philippines lost.

Turkmenistan defeats Philippine Azkals

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Azkals To Meet Turks In AFC Semis (Philippines)

Azkals To Meet Turks In AFC Semis (Philippines)

After pulling a historic win over Tajikistan, the Philippine Azkals is set to meet Turkmenistan in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup semi-finals in Nepal on March 16.

The Filipino team currently has 6 points while Turkmenistan, who shares first place in Group B with Palestine, is ahead by just a point.

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The Azkals are up for a tougher challenge against the Turks, runners-up in the same competition two years ago and the number one seed in Group B in the ongoing tournament, as one of its key players, Angel Guirado, will not be able to play due to suspension for getting yellow cards during their match against Tajikistan.

Philippine Azkals vs Turkmenistan will take place at the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu on Friday.

Studio 23 is expected to telecast the match live.

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Azkals Enter 2012 AFC Challenge Cup Semi-Finals (Philippines)

Azkals Enter 2012 AFC Challenge Cup Semi-Finals (Philippines)

The Philippine Azkals defeated Tajikistan 2-0 during their match in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup at the Halchowk Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday, March 13.

Despite the controversial goal by the Tajiks before halftime, the Filipinos were able to bounce back, hang on to dear life and came out victorious.

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Phil Younghusband made the first goal for the Philippines early in the second half, while Angel Guirado added one more at the 80th minute.

With the come-from-behind victory, Philippines will advance to the semifinals round. The Azkals will meet Group B top seed Turkmenistan on Friday, March 16.

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Bernabe Concepcion suffers TKO loss vs Garcia (Philippines)

Bernabe Concepcion suffers TKO loss vs Garcia (Philippines)

MANILA, Philippines – Veteran Filipino boxer Bernabe Concepcion was thoroughly dominated en route to a seventh-round technical knockout loss against rising star Miguel Angel “Mikey” Garcia.

Garcia retained his NABO featherweight title and extended his undefeated run to 28 fights, including 24 knockout victories.

According to PhilBoxing, Garcia “clinically dismantled” Concepcion using a stiff jab and timely counterpunches.

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Concepcion followed a more disciplined game plan but could not get through Garcia’s defense, while at the same time having to deal with Garcia’s power punches.

Garcia ended the match in the seventh round, when he floored Concepcion for the first time and the referee then called a stop to the contest towards the end of the round.

It was Concepcion’s sixth career loss against 29 victories.

Garcia vs Concepcion was the main undercard bout of the rematch between Juan Manuel Lopez and Orlando Salido in Puerto Rico.

Another Filipino boxer, Allan Tanada, also sufered a unanimous decision loss against Puerto Rican boxer Gamalier Rodriguez.

According to PhilBoxing, two judges scored the bout 79-73 for Rodriguez while the other judge had it 80-72, also for the Puerto Rican.

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