The Philippine nationwide males’s soccer group is anticipating a harder match when the Azkals tackle Chinese Taipei tonight on the Rizal Memorial Stadium for his or her FIFA International Friendly match.
The Azkals, using excessive after a win towards Nepal, 1-0, in a latest pleasant, the nationals will face the world no. 156 Chinese Taipei squad which held Thailand, world no. 114, to a 2-2 attract a pleasant final June 16.
“This will be an even tougher match than the first match because Chinese Taipei showcased in a very good manner against Thailand,” mentioned Azkals head coach Michael Weiss in a digital press convention on Sunday.
“Taiwan could hold them (Thailand) to 2-2 which is a very respectable result. Also the way they played is as Taiwan usually is, compact and quick on the transition and physically strong. Maybe not yet on the technical level you may expect but it’s about getting results, being compact, aggressive, and this is what they will show in Manila.”
Kevin Ingreso additionally hopes they’ll get one other win following their final match towards Nepal.
“Taiwan got a very respectable result against Thailand. We’ve also seen it so we know what we can expect against them. We will prepare for what’s coming,” mentioned the midfielder.
This would be the Azkals’ second match since Weiss returned on the helm of the nationwide group early this month.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
