Azkals vs Nepal Game Result: 4 - 0 In-favor of Philippine Azkals
The Philippines Azkals outclassed Nepal, 4-0, in their friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
Phil Younghusband scored 2 goals for the Philippine squad, while his brother, James Younghusband, and Matthew Hartmann struck the 2 other goals.
Phil's first goal, which came off a pass by Paul Mulders in the 17th minute, pulled the hosts ahead, 1-0.
In the 29th minute, James rifled in a long-range strike that nutmegged a Nepalese defender and evaded the outstretched arms of the opposing goalkeeper.
It resulted in the Azkals enjoying a 2-0 advantage, but the goalfest didn't end there.
Phil struck his second goal in the 55th minute that sent the Filipino crowd in a cheering frenzy.
The Nepalese squad almost pulled one back in the 61st minute but Filipino-British goal keeper Neil Etheridge was keen on a clean sheet.
Phil nearly pulled off a hat trick with his attempts in the 65th and 67th minute.
He later delivered an assist for Hartmann, who scored the Azkals’ 4th goal in the 89th minute.
The Azkals displayed brilliant ball handling, enjoying majority of the possession against Nepal.
They had 14 shots at the goal against Nepal’s 5. Their 18 fouls clearly showed that they had a more physical game than the Nepalese.
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Phil Younghusband scored 2 goals for the Philippine squad, while his brother, James Younghusband, and Matthew Hartmann struck the 2 other goals.
Phil's first goal, which came off a pass by Paul Mulders in the 17th minute, pulled the hosts ahead, 1-0.
In the 29th minute, James rifled in a long-range strike that nutmegged a Nepalese defender and evaded the outstretched arms of the opposing goalkeeper.
It resulted in the Azkals enjoying a 2-0 advantage, but the goalfest didn't end there.
Phil struck his second goal in the 55th minute that sent the Filipino crowd in a cheering frenzy.
The Nepalese squad almost pulled one back in the 61st minute but Filipino-British goal keeper Neil Etheridge was keen on a clean sheet.
Phil nearly pulled off a hat trick with his attempts in the 65th and 67th minute.
He later delivered an assist for Hartmann, who scored the Azkals’ 4th goal in the 89th minute.
The Azkals displayed brilliant ball handling, enjoying majority of the possession against Nepal.
They had 14 shots at the goal against Nepal’s 5. Their 18 fouls clearly showed that they had a more physical game than the Nepalese.
It was a fitting rebound for the Filipino squad, which recently lost to Singapore, 0-2.
The Azkals hope that their performance against Nepal will raise their FIFA world ranking.
Nepal is ranked 135th in the world, while the Philippines is placed 166th.- Source
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