Despite the absence of Younghusband brothers Phil and James, who were dropped from the roster due to contract issues, the Azkals managed to take Day 1 of the 2012 Philippine Peace Cup.
Patrick Reichelt’s lone goal for the entire game lifted the Azkals to a 1-0 win against the visiting team Guam, Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
The Fil-German, who came from the UFL’s Global FC before joining the national team, scored the goal at the 81st minute.
The victory gave the Philippines 3 points to take the top spot in the standings.
Current team standing:
1 Philippines - 3 points
2 Chinese Taipei - 1 point
3 Macau - 1 pt.
4 Guam - 0
The Azkals will meet Macau this Thursday, September 27.
Patrick Reichelt’s lone goal for the entire game lifted the Azkals to a 1-0 win against the visiting team Guam, Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
The Fil-German, who came from the UFL’s Global FC before joining the national team, scored the goal at the 81st minute.
The victory gave the Philippines 3 points to take the top spot in the standings.
Current team standing:
1 Philippines - 3 points
2 Chinese Taipei - 1 point
3 Macau - 1 pt.
4 Guam - 0
The Azkals will meet Macau this Thursday, September 27.