Azkals to host Bahrain and DPR Korea in International Friendly
Attention, football fans! It’s time to break out those Philippine flags as the Men’s National Football Team is set to face Bahrain and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) in a pair of international friendlies on October 7 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
#SULONGAZKALS! The Men’s National Football Team will once again go head to head against Bahrain, who beat the Philippine team last year, 2-1. They will also go up against DPR Korea in their second match. Image grabbed from Philippine Football Federation (PFF)
The Philippines, ranked 125th, has had previous encounters with Bahrain, who are ranked 126th in the world. Azkals won the first meeting in 2015 with a score of 2-1 during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ – Asian Qualifier, only to lose the next match 0-2. Other matches include a 0-0 draw in 2012 and a 1-2 loss in 2015, both on international friendlies in Bahrain.
PAYBACK. Last time we played against Bahrain in an international friendly, we lost 1-2. Will we win this time? Photo grabbed from PFF Facebook page
The Philippines has had better luck versus the 118th-ranked North Koreans, with a 1-1-1 win-draw-loss record, the most recent being a win against DPR Korea 3-2 during the FIFA World Cup Asia Group H match last March 2016.
The Men’s national team will be led by Philip and James Younghusband. They will be coached by Thomas Dooley.
The matches will take place at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila this October 7 and 10. Kick-off for both matches is at 8:00 pm. Tickets are at P500 for center lower grandstand seating, P300 for upper grandstand and lower grand stand seats (left and right), and P100 for bleacher seats. Tickets are available at TicketWorld.
Details:
What: International Friendly
Where: Rizal Memorial Stadium, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, M. Adriatico and Pablo Ocampo Sr. St., Manila
When:
Philippines vs Bahrain
October 7, 2016; 8:00 pm kick-off
Philippines vs DPR Korea
October 10, 2016; 8:00 pm kick-off
Source: PFF Advisory PH vs Bahrain, PFF Ticket Details for PH vs DPR Korea
