Tonight our very own Philippine Azkals team lost to Kuwait in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2nd round, 2nd leg game held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium with aggregate score of 5-1 in favor to Kuwait. Rain started pouring at the as the Azkals bid their World Cup rally farewell with this loss. But with every defeat is a victory. This is still a victory that we can look into as far as how far the Azkals have come and rose as underdogs in the world of football especially here in the Philippines.

The boys and I watched the game at home. A little disappointed but at the end of it all, we as well as their Filipino fans remain proud and it was not a very bad loss. Azkals midfielder Filipino-German Stephan Schrock’s goal scored around the45th minute.

The big Philippine flag was passed around the bleachers at the Stadium at half time after Schrock made that one goal that the Azkals made tonight to which the crowd stood up cheering and jumping with so much pride. They have made football/soccer a well loved and popular sport now here in the country. Many kids aspiring to be like them such as our little boy have learned to love football/soccer.

Azkals have made their fans as well as Filipinos here and around the world proud as they already brought honor to our country for coming this far in qualifying for the World Cup. For the first time in Philippine history if I am not mistaken, we were able to reach this far at the World Cup qualifying round. Azkals coach Michael Weiss said that the Azkals have the potential to make it to the next World Cup in 2018. With continued support for this team from people who believe in them, we can make it.

According to the news, the Azkals team will reportedly next see action in an international tournament in Taipei, Taiwan this coming September.

Spotted at the Rizal Stadium watching the Azkals game tonight were Angel Locsin showing support to her rumored boyfriend Azkal’s Phil Younghusband; Dimples Romana; singer Ogie Alcasid; Piolo Pascual; Jon Avila; and “Trip na Trip” host Kat de Castro.

A few comments in Twitter are the following:

Cheska Litton said, “We may not make it to the World Cup in 2014 or 2018 or even longer. Point is, Philippine football is growing and will continue to grow.”

Jim Paredes said, “Like PNoy said, let’s give credit when we see good. Thank you Azkals, Dan Palami.. You did us proud.”

Bianca Gonzales said, “Kuwait is just so skilled but i must say our boys are playing with so much heart! go azkals!!!!”

Indeed the Philippine Azkals team made me proud tonight despite the loss. I did not feel that bad at all after the game. Go AZKALS! May you continue to make us proud to be Filipinos!

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