Azkals kumpiyansang mananalo kontra sa War Elephants

BANGKOK - Sinabi ni Azkals skipper Rob Gier na dapat seryosohin ng mga fans ang Philippine men’s football team.

Ito ay dahil sa kanilang pa­giging “contenders” sa AFF Suzuki Cup 2014 mula sa 0-0 scoreless draw kontra sa tournament favorite na Thailand noong Sa­bado sa Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

“I think we were excellent against Thailand last Saturday and we proved a lot of people wrong, sho­wing them we’re serious contenders in this tournament,” sabi ni Gier.

Sumang-ayon naman sa kanya si striker Phil Younghusband.

Dumating na rito ang Azkals para sa Round 2 ng kanilang home-and-away semifinal duel ng War Ele­phants ng Thailand.

Kumpiyansa si Gier na mananalo ang Azkals sa kanilang muling pagharap sa War Elephants bukas sa Rajamangala Stadium.

“I think if we put up a performance like that (home game) again, there’s no way we can play 180 minutes (two matches) and not score a goal. If we bring the same performance le­vel, the same enthusiasm, the same energy, we’ve got a chance,” ani Gier.