Tag: friendly
Gilas Pilipinas routs Ivory Coast in friendly match before Fiba World Cup – rezal404
FILE–Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo—CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/ELVIS ŽALDARIS Gilas Pilipinas, now playing at full strength, took down visiting Ivory Coast on Friday night, 85-62, in the first of its final three tune-up games geared towards the Fiba World Cup. June Mar Fajardo was big in a third-quarter pull-away with his strong play rubbing off on the…
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Ateneo fends off Japan U21 selection in friendly ahead of World University tilt – rezal404
Coach Tab Baldwin and Ateneo Blue Eagles during a friendly game against a Japanese U21 selection team. –MUSONG CASTILLO TOKYO—Ateneo kept its big guns in the veritable cabinet in playing an Under-21 selection from Japan Thursday night, and the equally young Blue Eagles carried the torch well enough in carving out a 70-69 victory in…
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Filipinas fall to powerhouse Sweden in friendly ahead of Fifa Women’s World Cup – rezal404
Filipinas in training ahead of their Fifa Women’s World Cup campaign. Photo from PFF The Philippine women’s football team was handed a 5-1 loss by Sweden in their closed-door friendly hero before the Fifa Women’s World Cup. Details were sketchy given the nature of the match but the Swedish Football Association said on its website…
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Friendly vs Swedes offers Filipinas glimpse of what’s ahead in World Cup – rezal404
The Filipinas loosen up for practice on Eve of friendly against Sweden. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS The Philippine women’s football team sees itself in the best form possible by the time the Filipinas take their historic step on the pitch in the Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup. “There are some things that we need…
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Republic of Ireland’s friendly with Colombia suspended after 20 minutes due to play being ‘overly physical’
The Republic of Ireland’s behind-closed-doors Women’s World Cup warm-up match against Colombia was called off after just 20 minutes for being “overly physical”. The PA news agency understands the decision was made following a number of rough challenges in Friday’s contest. After the abandoned game in Brisbane, Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan was taken to the…
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Filipinas tab friendly vs No. 3 Swedes – rezal404
A local broadcast partner to air the games of the Filipinas against the best footballers in the world would help the sport gain much more relevance here. —DISP PHOTO The Philippine women’s football team was able to squeeze in a match against a fellow Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup participant, albeit in…
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Azkal’s yield late goal in friendly loss to Chinese Taipei – rezal404
FILE – The Philippine Azkals during their friendly against Nepal at Rizal Memorial Stadium. AZKALS PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-The Philippine Azkals conceded twice in the second half to absorb a 3-2 loss to Chinese-Taipei in their rain-drenched friendly match held Monday at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Coach Michael Weiss’ side couldn’t sustain his halftime lead as the…
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Vinicius complains as advisor racially abused at Brazil friendly in Spain – rezal404
Brazil’s forward Vinicius Junior takes a knee before the start of the international friendly football match between Brazil and Guinea at the RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat near Barcelona on June 17, 2023. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP) Vinicius Junior complained Sunday about an alleged racist act by stadium security aimed at one…
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Azkals beat Nepal in friendly to give coach Michael Weiss a winning return – rezal404
Philippine Azkals beat Nepal in an international friendly at Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. –AZKALS PHOTO Jarvey Gayoso scored in the second half while Patrick Deyto made crucial saves as the Philippine Azkals gifted Michael Weiss a winning start in his coaching return by edging out Nepal, 1-0, in a friendly match held Thursday at Rizal…
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Flashing his wizardry, ‘Bata’ Reyes schools Pacquiao in friendly between icons – rezal404
Efren Bata Reyes and Manny Pacquiao during an exhibition game. – Mansion Sports Bar and Lounge Efren “Bata” Reyes had just completed a masterclass beating Manny Pacquiao in an exhibition 10-ball match that looked more of a friendly than a duel for bragging rights Thursday evening when the pool legend was jokingly asked if he…
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