After first loss, Weiss still searching for right Azkals mix

Santi Rublico (No. 18), a U19 player for Atletico Madrid, nearly delivered a goal for the Azkals. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Finding the right balance in terms of selecting youngsters and veterans is something coach Michael Weiss continues to do after the initial match of the Philippine Azkals in the World Cup/Asian Cup Qualifiers. As many were…

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After releasing Azkals roster, Weiss asks for crowd support

Azkals coach Michael Weiss. –THE AZKALS PHOTO Coach Michael Weiss expressed confidence that the Philippine Azkals can put up a competitive showing against two Southeast Asian powerhouses to begin their campaign in the second round of the World Cup/Asian Cup Qualifiers. “It’s a good mixture of experienced mainstays for a long time and young, well-developing…

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After loss on a rainy Monday, Weiss sees ray of light with Azkals’ performance – rezal404

Hopes are high that the Azkals (in light uniform) can turn their fortunes around. —PFF PHOTO A heavy dose of optimism surfaced with the way the Philippine Azkals performed on a rainy Monday night at Rizal Memorial Stadium despite a 3-2 loss to Chinese-Taipei in a friendly. Five months since staunch supporters of the men’s…

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Feeling-it-out stage still for Michael Weiss, Azkals – rezal404

Azkal’s coach Michael Weiss. –THE AZKALS PHOTO Coach Michael Weiss doesn’t see familiarity and having one game in charge of his second tenure as indications that he already has an early idea of ​​making the Philippine Azkals a unit he envisions. “Please understand that I’m just here for a short while,” Weiss said when he…

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Azkals’ goalkeeper Patrick Deyto earns coach Michael Weiss’ praise – rezal404

Philippine Azkals’ goalkeeper Patrick Deyto. –AZKALS PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Philippine Azkals coach Michael Weiss hailed the vital performance of returning goalkeeper Patrick Deyto in their 1-0 win over Nepal in Thursday’s international friendly match at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Deyto’s shot-stopping abilities, particularly after Jarvey Gayoso scored the only goal early in the second half, paved the…

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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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Michael Weiss eyes strong start for Azkals in return as coach – rezal404

Hans Michael Weiss along with PFF and Azkals executives during a press conference. –JONAS TERRADO Michael Weiss expressed his desire to immediately get good results in his second time in charge of the Philippine Azkals. “We have to get the best possible start with two wins,” Weiss said after Thursday’s press conference at the office…

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Michael Weiss returns as PH Azkals coach – rezal404

FILE PHOTO: Hans Michael Weiss is back as Azkals’ coach. The Philippine Azkals have brought back Michael Weiss to once again call the shots in the latest coaching move ahead of the team’s two international friendly matches this month at home. Weiss’ reappointment was announced Tuesday by the Philippine Football Federation as the German becomes…

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