After several delays and changes in the schedule, the Philippine Azkals are finally set to return to the pitch for the joint FIFA World Cup/AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
First up is a crucial showdown against China PR on Monday , with the Azkals looking to build on a promising goalless draw against the Asian powerhouse in Bacolod last October 2019. Matches will be held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Group A games were originally set for Suzhou, China, but the AFC decided to move the venue over COVID-19 issues.
"I think the team is ready for the game," said veteran Angel Guirado on the Crossover podcast recently. "When I got to the pitch, everybody is ready, training good, good intensity."Several players had to beg off, including veteran goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, due to injury. "As young guys, we respect our elders a lot. They've put on the show for us, that the Azkals has done them so much great things over the past 10, 15, 20 years," said Winhoffer.
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