Friday, February 11, 2011

Without Etheridge 'Azkals can beat Mongolia

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Azkals are confident they can beat the Mongols in their own field without goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, who can not fit into the second leg of the Asian Football Federation (AFC) Challenge Cup

“Judging by the Mongolian team, I don't think we'll miss Neil that much,” Phil Younghusband said. “The Mongolian team didn't have much shot on our goal… we can still win in Mongolia.”

Younghusband and Emilio "Chieffy" Caligdong visited ABS-CBN TV Patrol interview on Friday. They were accompanied Younghusband brother, James.

Younghusband said they have a lot of reserve players who can step without Etheridge.
“We have a lot of good players on the bench, we have Eduard Sacapano, who can come in and replace Neil and can do just as good at the job,” he said.

6'3 "Etheridge, who also plays a club Fulham goalkeeper was able to regain Azkals after the football team of the United Kingdom went to" the international break. "

He, however, would have to return to Fulham, while his teammates continued their duel Challenge Cup qualifying with Mongolia in Ulan Bator, on 15 March.

Azkals Etheridge played together when they blew up the Mongolian Blue Wolves, 2-0 during their first meeting was Panaad Stadium last Wednesday.

Filipino booters are currently away before starting to train again for their next game.

“Pahinga muna kami,” said Caligdong. “Kasi pineprepare namin ‘yung practice namin sa Baguio.”

Caligdong said the cold weather of Baguio to help them prepare for freezing temperatures Mongolia.

“Para makaprepare kami sa klima ng Mongolia,” he said.

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