Neil Etheridge distracted by Laser Light of a Kuwaiti During Azkals Vs Kuwait Game 1 (Picture)

Avid fans of Philippine Azkals went hot-tempered when they saw the picture of a Kuwaiti while distracting Neil Etheridge, Azkals goalkeeper with a green laser light during the first leg of Azkals versus Kuwait clash held in Kuwait on July 23, 2011.

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The photo was initially posted in interaksyon.com shortly after the football match. As mentioned on the site, the photo has been been sent to them during the game.

Is this picture edited or not? Your reactions are highly appreciated. (You can use the comment box below)

Photo courtesy of Interaksyon.com

#Azkalswebelieve is Trending Worldwide (Netizens Reactions)

#Azkalswebelieve word is currently trending worldwide. This was after the second leg football match between Azkals and Kuwait in Rizal Stadium dated July 28, 2011 wherein Kuwait won at 2-1.

Here are some of their reactions in Twitter:

#azkalswebelieve I'm so proud to be Pinoy! Keep doing your thing Azkals, we're always behind you! Thank you for uniting our country! - G Ricasata

now @PhilYHusband reminds me of my country men gourcuff and nasri.. All you need now is work on your stamina and precision #azkalswebelieve - Jossy Onwude

bilib ako kay @chieffy_13 !! idol! true example of relentless perseverance - Drexler John Cruz

#azkalswebelieve in you.:) its a nice game.. though its hard but i saw you efforts.:) try again nxt tym.:) - chie

#azkalswebelieve is trending number 2 worldwide!!! let's applaud the team for not giving up despite kuwait's wall defense... - GENERHolics

#azkalswebelieve . Even though they did not make it.. we still believe :) Proud of them - Your Dilemma

the game is done and the tweets are lessening.. whew #azkalswebelieve - Zahra Bianca Saldua

WOW. #azkalswebelieve is trending that high. :') <3 Even though we lost, we put up a good game. <3 LOVE YOU GUYS. ♥ - Chelsea

WOW! #azkalswebelieve no.1 trending topic worldwide..Nice.. - Jep Orande

Be proud the Azkals made it this far, even though they lost, they did incredible! - Billie Reyes

#azkalswebelieve dontcha worry. i will promise to support you till the very end. sayang wala si Angel Locsin for @PhilYHusband inspiration - Mich N. Belieber

#azkalswebelieve this is just the beginning but still in the end surely we will end victorious! - ace manuel

But, nice game! Sad that Azkals didn't get to catch up tho :( now they know how to beat kuwait in the future heheh #azkalswebelieve in u! - Milana Tapawan ☺

#azkalswebelieve that you won't lose hope. There's so many oppurtunities in the future. GO lang ng GO !! :) - ricaglee★

#azkalswebelieve <3 <3 so sad that they lost, but they tried their best! - Andie♥Jumba

nice game @PHI_Azkals ok lng 'yun marami pa nmang mga games !!! bawi nlng tau nxt tym #azkalswebelieve..... I'm still proud of you guyz !! - marie mae voluntate

#azkalswebelieve 1st on the trending list WW! Wow. Despite their lose Filipinos are still proud, including me! :)

#azkalswebelieve ok lng 'yan! we still love you! - chin chin lio

In participation with this, Wallyibong wants to extend to Philippine Azkals that despite their lost - we.. as well as the rest of Filipino people are very proud of you............ "Through thick and thin."

Azkals Versus Kuwait Second Leg Winner July 28, 2011 (Live Streaming)

Update: Kuwait won in 2-1 at the second leg of Kuwait versus Azkals Game 2 of World Cup Qualifier. Aggregate score: 4-1 in favor of Kuwait Al Azraq.

Rain or shine, the second leg of World Cup Qualifier between Philippine Azkals versus Kuwait Al Azraq at Rizal Stadium will be pushed through today, July 28 2011. Winner from this match will advance to the next round. As of FIFA rankings, from rank 159 last June, Azkals is now at the 162nd. Kuwait is on 95th rank.


Azkals lost the first leg of the world cup qualifier over Kuwait in a 3-0 score in favor of Al Azraq.

Meanwhile, you can view the live streaming of Azkals Versus Kuwait second leg here. The football match held today is also aired live in Studio 23. The video replay will be embedded at this blog post after the match.

Azkals Vs Kuwait Second Leg to Push Through Rain or Shine (Watch Live Stream)

Update: View the live streaming of Azkals Versus Kuwait Second leg here.

2nd Leg Azkals Versus Kuwait

Rain or shine, the second leg of the World Cup qualifier football clash between Philippine Azkals and Kuwait Al Azraq will be pushed through as scheduled, reports said. The second part of Azkals versus Kuwait will be held at Rizal Stadium and will be aired live at Studio 23 and Balls HD, and Channel 167 (SkyCable) on July 28, 2011, 5:30 PM.

As reported by ABS-CBN, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) said that despite the typhoon, they will continue the game as long as the field is playable. "Only the referee can stop the game", they added.


Azkals football team is on their continuous practice despite heavy rains. Aly Borromeo, Azkals team captain said that they love practicing under the rain.

"We like it like this, it's perfect"

Al Azraq scored 3-0 over Azkals during the first leg of the World Cup Qualifier held last July 23, 2011 at Kuwait.

View the live streaming here.

Photo courtesy of Google

Azkals vs. Bangladesh Results - Azkals wins at 3-0 (Video)

The Philippine Azkals won over Bangladesh by 3-0 in favor of Azkals, in the recently concluded football match held today 3:30 PM at Rangoon, Myanmar. Though there is no live stream or TV coverage for a do or die game, Dianne Castillejo kept on tweeting the updates at her twitter account (@DYANCASTILLEJO)

According to her tweets, Ian Araneta did the first goal and was followed by two consecutive scores from Angel Aldeguer Guirado.  This is the first Azkal game of Angel Guirado, the newest Filipino Spanish football member from Spain who temporarily substituted Phil Younghusband's spot.


Philippines is celebrating for this win. Dyan Castillejo also promised to air part of the Azkals vs. Bangladesh video in Bandila tonight.

The Azkals team  is now qualified in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup. Other teams from different groups who also qualified for the challenge cup are Palestine, India, Turkmenistan, Maldives and not yet determined teams from Group D.

Azkals vs Palestine Football Live Updates - no Live Video Streaming

The Philippine football team - Azkals, is currently on its battle against Palestine team as part of the qualifying stage for AFC Challenge Cup 2012.

Dianne Castillejo, the ABS-CBN sports correspondent who is currently watching the game also gave Azkals fans live updates via twitter. Here are some of her tweets.


# another attempt by pales niel gets it yes!!
# so many defenders chiefy down got hit in bad spot 
# chiefy with the ball passing to anghel about 4 hours ago via TweetDeck
# corner kick palestine
# palestine stealing the ball from us but we're nearer
# keeper to keeper kick niel has it now about
# nope they gave it back to palestine
# sayang saygn we're near goal ian down but its our ball
# niel is back!!!! long kick to now gier to ali in back ali bring it don to lucena to chiefy go left wing

# ok niel is up guys back to playing long kick niel about 4 hours ago via TweetDeck
# i think niel jumped so high and hit the post maybe hurt his fingers or hand phil medic not checking
# oh my god! long kick by palestine almost went it thank God hit goal post niel leaped up to post and he is now down oh no
# foul by palesinte first one, ball to phils mucniel kicks long to anghel
# another attempt by palestine way over goal post,
# palestine left sing to thank GOd guy missed attempt high ball
# simon yellow card near pales goal
# game contines
# go chiefy now! bring it tackeld by palestinian but now on the ground medic in field
# throw in by anton ok now now cmon from right side
# anghel loses ball vs 3 defenders butnow phils ball again
# sayang kanina anton to ian chest but no one in front to kick in about
# niel cathces long kick
# free kick for pales blocked by pinoy wall
# foul chiefy against much taller palestinian
# anton to ian go
# lucena to chiefy left wing
# niel gets ball good
# good dfense ali, but corner kick for pales
# 22 mins past long kick from goal keeper to goal keeper
# anton to anghel oops lost ball
# back to phils ball anton throw in to lucena go lucena
# sayang simon to james to the corner he couldnt reach it bfore line ball for palestine
# we started off better, now palestine has more ball possession but niel now long kick to anghel ian go
# almost 20 mins phil needs to get more plays going
# palestine good ball handling , 5 go back to defense on our offense they re protecting goal
# corner kick for Palestine now ok we got out of it palestine
# sorry for typos, watching game. so far 0--0 16 mins to the game
# corning kick for phil
# foul by Simon
# good catch by Neil after Pal`s free kick
# foul by aly
# corning kick for Pal but defense cleared it
# long kick palestine jerry heads it to phil now in possession gier to anton
# throw in anton about
# game na! about
# azkals huddle to pray on the field pray also every1 we need to win
# players handshake after this its game time! team photos palestine do their cheer
# phils planning to press in first few minutes i hear, lets see
# niel ian anghel chiefy simon james jerry alibor anton delro jonsson and gier starting 11.
# palestine anthem palestine team in all read, jerry lucena playing his first game for phils team coming from denmark
# national anthem philippines players in white with gold numbers go phils
# palestine players are tall but hopefull we can outrun then., we are more agile, better ball skills i feel, based on their game with bang

As I browsed the internet and look for online video streaming, I haven't found any, so just enjoy the narrated tweets of Dianne above.

Tweets courtesy of Dianne Castillejo

Phil Younghusband Injured - Azkals lost Football Game over Mongolia

Phil Younghusband extended his gratitude to all Filipino people who supported the Azkal team towards their journey. He said in his latest tweet via his official Twitter page that he is very thankful and proud the represent Filipinos in international football area.

Although they didn't make it, they are still qualified for their next match versus Myanmar. Their score against Mongolia was 2-1 while last time, they had 0-2, in total - they got 2-3, in favor of Mongolia.


Earlier reports said that Phil Younghusband was injured (a hamstring strain) causing him to be replaced at the 65th minute by Yanti Bersales, his co-Azkal football player. According to sportsinjuryclinic, hamstring strain is a tear in one or more of the hamstring group of muscles. Its effect depends on severity, Phil might have minimal swelling, pain in flexing the knee and discomfort in walking. If greatly affected, he may experience severe pain particularly in knee, noticeable swelling and difficulty in walking that he may need crutches. Phil needs to rest and observe medical treatments to be back on the game.

Phil also tweeted in his Twitter account @PhilYHusband,

Guys, really sorry about the loss. Glad we qualified though. Worried I will miss the games in Myanmar :(

Azkals football team will fight against Myanmar on March 21 as part of the qualifying stage for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) 2012 Challenge Cup.