Philippine Showbiz Today 23 Soccer
April 8 - 21 , 2018
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Azkals make history , advance to AFC Asian Cup
Philippine Showbiz Today 23 Soccer
PHIL Younghusband scored on a penalty kick in the one-minute extra time , sending the Philippine Azkals to a 2-1 win over Tajikistan on Tuesday evening at the Rizal Memorial Football Field .
It was a historic moment for the Azkals as they hurdled their last assignment in Group F of the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup 2019 qualifier .
The Azkals advanced to the tournament proper , which will be held at the United Arab Emirates from Jan . 1 to Feb . 5 , 2019 .
Younghusband connected on his penalty shot from 15 meters after he was fouled by Ergashev Davronjon , sending a crowd 4,671 paying fans in a cheering frenzy .
Tajikistan drew first blood when it struck with its first goal in the 64th minute .
And that ’ s when Nazarove Akhtam hit a penalty shot that was awarded to him after he got pushed by Misagh Bahadoran .
The Azkals finished on top of Group F with a 3-3-0 win-draw-record , with Yemen getting the second seat with its 1-4-0 slate .
Tajikistan got eliminated with its third loss against 2 victories and a draw , while Nepal was last with their 0-2-3 card .
The Azkals reached the tournament proper with India and Kyrgystan in Group A , alongside Lebanon and North Korea in Group B .
Jordan and Vietnam took the Group C slots , while Palestine and Oman made it in Group D . Bahrain and Turkmenistan also earned a berth from Group E . ●
- P . Atencio , MS
Malditas hope to make good impression in Asian Cup
The Philippine Malditas are setting their sights on making a strong impression against some of the region ’ s best as they make their first-ever appearance in the AFC Women ’ s Asian Cup which
Three jiu-jitsu groups have denied they are members of the United Jiu-jitsu Confederation of the Philippines and are , in fact , affiliated with the Jiu-jitsu Federation of the Philippines headed by Ramon “ Choy ” Cojuangco that is recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee .
Manny Jimenez , claiming to be the head of Checkmat Philippines , said “ we are a member of the Jiu- Jitsu Federation of the Philippines . Respectfully requesting necessary corrections to your article ” in reaction to the article “ Jiu-jitsu fighters up in arms ” that appeared in Malaya- Business Insight last week .
A certain TJ Sulit , who claims to be the head of Origins BJJ , said the report , denied the report that his team is a member of the United Jiu-Jitsu Confederation of the Philippines . Sulit also said “ Origins BJJ is a
starts Friday in Amman , Jordan . The Malditas secured a historic berth to the continental competition last year after finishing second to Jordan in Group A of the qualification round held in Dushanbe , Tajikistan .
3 jiu-jitsu groups claim they are JFP members
member of the Jiu-jitsu Federation of the Philippines , the recognized NSA ( national sports association ) under the Philippine Olympic Committee .”
A certain Atos Sulit , who also claimed to be the head of Atos Philippine ’ s , said “ we are a member of the Jiu-jitsu Federation of the Philippines . Please make the necessary corrections in your article .”
Members of the UJCP , led by 2014 Asian Beach Games gold medalist Maybelline Masuda , held a recent press conference and decried their exclusion from the national team tryouts held by the JFP . The UJCP also claimed it has the “ most and best ” athletes in the sport .
A member of the Defensive Tactics group founded by wrestling chief Alvin Aguilar , Masuda claimed that she was not invited to the
But the Filipina booters are eyeing more than just enjoying the experience of playing against some of the region ’ s best in the Asian Cup as the tournament also serves as a qualifier for next year ’ s Women ’ s World Cup in France .
Each of the top two teams in Groups A and B advance to the World Cup while the third placers of both brackets figure in a playoff to determine the fifth and final slot allotted to the region .
And the Malditas believe that they are capable of getting there , though they ’ ll have to hurdle the big challenge of facing host Jordan on Friday , China on April 9 and Thailand on April 12 .
In preparation for the tournament , the Malditas underwent foreign camps in the United States and Japan while tapping Frenchman
national tryouts for the 2016 Asian Beach Games in Da Nang , Vietnam by the JFP and failed to defend her women ’ s 53-kilogram title .
Joining her in the event were fellow DEFTAC members Aisa Ratcliff , Apple Jane Ramos , Jolly Co ,
Rabah Benlarbi , who once handled the Myanmar U-18 side .
Sara Castaneda , Eva Madarang and Hali Long , who scored four goals apiece in last year ’ s qualifiers , lead the Malditas roster for the Asian Cup alongside goalkeeper Inna Palacios , Patrice Impelido , Claire Lim and Alesa Dolino .
The rest of the squad are composed of Tahnai Lauren Annis , Amy Zoe Aquino , Chalise Baysa , Mea Bernal , Sarina Bolden , Morgan Brown , Kristen Ryley Bugay , Stacy Cavill , Krystal Victoria de Ramos , Alexa Diaz , Sofia Harrison , Kearra Theryse Jones , Leah Janessa Larot , Jessica Anne Miclat , Maria Luisa Park , Dylan Leigh Patterson , Quinley Mirelle Quezada , Kathleen Camille Rodriguez , Jesse Anne Shugg and Calai Lilindeokalani Simarago . ●
- J . Terrado , MB Sports
Kat Siozon , Vince Ortiz and Gerard Callos , who have made their marks in international competitions but also claimed they were excluded from the national tryouts conducted by the JFP . ●
- Bong Pedralvez , Malaya