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Philippines – Palestine Preview: A Battle for Third Place

November 11, 2014 By Dane

The Philippine National Football Team must set aside the heartbreak of Friday’s 2-1 semi-final defeat against Turkmenistan as they get ready to face the equally resilient Palestine Al-Fursan (Knights) on Monday’s third place match of the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup.

Palestine has never lost a match whenever Attal manages to drive the ball on the back of the net. Murad has not been named on their squad in Kathmandu. In his absence however, the Filipinos should set its sights on 2006 Challenge Cup top scorer Fahed Attal. The 5’11” striker scored his thirteenth international goal last week against hosts Nepal in their group stage fixture.

In the second half however, the Azkals started to bite back, with Chieffy Caligdong and Yanti Barsales conspiring to score what would have been the game winner for the Philippines in the 64th minute. Aside from having more shots, the Azkals had a 7-3 advantage in free kicks.

Like the 156th-ranked Azkals, the 160th-ranked Knights are going home with their heads high no matter the result of this match as both squads are now guaranteed their respective best finishes in this tournament’s history.

Midfielders James Younghusband of Loyola Meralco Sparks FC and Angel Guirado of Global FC have served their suspensions and can be named by coach Hans Michael Weiss in his lineup against the Knights. With Etheridge of Fulham FC suspended after a late sending-off in the semis, Ed Sacapano of Army Fritz & Macziol will most likely man the Filipinos’ net.

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Philippines Go for Glory Against Palestine in AFC Challenge Cup Final

May 5, 2014 By Grant

The Philippine national team is off to embark to rewrite history all over again when they face Palestine in the final of the AFC Challenge Cup Friday night (Saturday morning in Manila) at the National Stadium, Male.

Goals from Phil Younghusband, who has netted 36 international goals, Jerry Lucena, and Chris Greatwich, along with the heroics of Roland Muller propelled the Azkals to their first ever final with a thrilling 3-2 win over the hosts Maldives after extra time last Tuesday.

A win for the Azkals will not only clinch the coveted AFC Challenge Cup, but will also earn the final ticket to the AFC Asian Cup to be held in Australia on January 2015.

The final is the third meeting between the two Asian nations. The two sides met in 2011 during the qualifiers of the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup in Myanmar where it ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

The Middle East side has yet to concede a goal in the competition. Their opponents, Palestine, head to the final with an impressive record, winning three matches and drawing one against Maldives, a record shared with the Azkals.

The second meeting in the 2012 Challenge Cup third place match resulted in a 4-3 win for the Philippines with Younghusband scoring twice to take home the golden boot.

Stephan Schrock, who was started from the bench last Tuesday, will look to feature in the final and Patrick Reichelt, who has two goals in the tournament along with Younghusband, will want to add to their goal tally.

Coach Thomas Dooley has long admitted that his side wants to play at the next level, and will look to his squad to leave everything on the field in the final in the hopes of winning the Challenge Cup.

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Showbox For PC Free Download

April 29, 2013 By Dane

Show box is a well known media and video streaming applications that’s available for both windows platform and the android. Showbox application is among the most effective video streaming app that allows to users to get an extensive variety of movies and TV shows latest at any desired resolution. It’s the most used amusement app because of the characteristics that are incredible and amazing.

The primary purpose behind making other Android apps compatible with PC would be to offer an improved view of the things on Windows PC. It will give better experience if you use Showbox on PC rather than small mobile devices like Tablet and Smartphone to user. Apps like Showbox are going to provide you the whole amusement pack by serving all of your favorite films and episodes free of pay! Yes, if you’re a film buff, show box downloading is undoubtedly for you personally.

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To install Showbox for PC you’ll have to get Bluestacks on your PC. In bluestacks application it is possible to seek Showbox app into it and stream free entertainment stuff on your windows 8 or windows 10 Laptop. Actually movie buffs wants watch content in big screen compare to small device, not only movie lovers every one wants to play movie in comfortable zone to have extreme fun.

Download Showbox For PC

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Apps Like Showbox & Showbox Alternatives

April 11, 2012 By Dane

Showbox, the Android application which would provide thousands of free movies and TV shows to stream on your Android or iOS platform. It will allow you to enter into Awesome number of TV-shows and Films. They can be downloaded by you in your Android apparatus or view online. Go through the phenomena of installation and you’ve got to simply get the Showbox movies application in your mobile or smartphone or iOS device like iPhone/iPad.

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This Showbox PC application is completely used to watch serials, movies, TV Shows and stream videos with free of cost, to see all your favorite stuff download ShowBox app and install it on your respective device and enjoy unlimited free entertaining stuff.

1) Netflix

Netflix is developed for iOS and Android users to watch TV shows and movies. Both smartphones user can research and stream videos, TV shows, films and much more. Install Netflix and watch your lovable movies and TV shows anytime, anywhere. Use Netflix for streaming movies and TV shows directly over web.

2) Popcorn Time

Its popcorn time with Popcorn Time to view immediately HD films with subtitles at no cost. Learn the procedure for utilizing Popcorn Time: install Popcorn Time, open Popcorn Time and select movie or TV show, then select quality & subtitle and click on play to take pleasure from your chosen video. This app apk is on the iOS apparatus.

3) Movie Tube

Like showbox app, MovieTube is a free video discovery platform for Android users. It empowers the users to install and watch a lot more things and on-line free pictures. Either it is about High Definition pictures, top films, films that are new or latest movies; MovieTube is an ideal apk app for all.

4) Moviebox

MovieBox can also be a fine free program like show box. It now supports iOS 8.0. You do not need to jailbreak your apparatus to get this Show Box choice for iPhone iPad iOS mobile tablet computers.

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Classic Football Movies Inspired by True Stories

July 22, 2017 By Dane Leave a Comment

Football, the most popular sport loved and played by people all over the world. Football is known as soccer in America and football, of course, in Britain. It is the sport known to bring people together and unite everyone. A single goal in the game could change your life and your perspective entirely. There are few movies on football players which will surely inspire you. Here are some movies based on true and inspiring stories that will continue to live on forever.

Football Movies on True Stories

Football Movies Inspired by True Stories

Escape to the Victory

This movie made a ton of headlines when it first came out as the film is about prisoners of war who were serving their time in the German prison during the World War 2 and how they get a chance to play football with the German players and that turns their lives upside down forever. The movie is very inspiring and motivational and does make you realize about your new-found love for the sport. You can enjoy this film with the help of Showbox Android application. The movie also took it a step further to make it look as realistic as possible and starred some football professionals in the movie itself.

The Damned United

The movie is an interpretation of Brian Clough, one of the most well-known football managers out there. The film is inspired from the novel of the same title and tries to describe the behavior of Brian Clough and why he did, what he did. He was known to have a cruel and a rude behavior towards people and his co- workers. The movie explores the other and the rare side of the man and brings to the table which he truly is. The biography is a pure delight and does not only teach you football is but also teaches you about life and people and much more.

The football factory

The movie is based around a boy who is a part of the Chelsea Hooligan and how he goes about his daily life. The picture shows his addiction towards drugs and alcohol but also films his pure love and dedication for football and how he works hard for it. The movie is indeed a dark journey and is also based on the novel of the same name. It has also been made into a video game by the popular Rockstar games. The movie does show you some aspects of life that people tend to shy away from and also sends the message about why it is so important to talk about things and portrays that perfectly.

 Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait

The movie is based on the point of view of the famous football player Zinedine Zidane. The film shows the match held on 5th April 2005 between Real Madrid and Villareal and what goes on in the mind of the player during that time. The match was truly a day to be talked about, and it made history. The documentary puts you on a roller coaster of series and events and how things go down in an actual match. It is a must watch for everyone out there!

Conclusion

Football or Soccer is a sport known to bring people together and so are these movies which let you relive the history and the moments which are now a distant memory. These movies are treasure by all football fans all over the world and will be treasured soon by everyone as they get their messages of life across deeply and perfectly.

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Films on Football Players (Biographical & Inspirational)

June 14, 2017 By Dane Leave a Comment

For some fans out there, football is anything and everything. We should not forget that movies play a vital part in encouraging the sports spirit within them. Here are some movies we cannot underestimate when it comes to the subject football. These football movies are mostly about the real life personalities and their success and failure in their football career.

These fmovies on great football players will surely put a smile on your face. You can relish them in so many ways; one is by watching them on Showbox Android application or Cartoon HD. If you don’t want to get Showbox app, then watch them on Play Store or Netflix.

Movies on Football Players

Zidane- A 21st-century Portrait

It is a documentary film which portrays Zidane at the time when Spanish match La Liga was played between real Madrid and Villareal. It beautifully described the playing techniques of the much-acclaimed footballer Zidane. It shows how he developed his moves and built his strategy towards the game in order to be where he is at today. This film had a resemblance to another German movie about football.

  • Here is a great game between Philippines and Palestine in AFC Challenge Cup.

The class of ‘92

This movie accounts the journey of 6 Manchester United footballers and their careers. It talks about the graduates who of united’s football academy who go on to become the best footballers the world has ever seen. It portrays the player’s friendship outside the field, and this was met with positive reviews all throughout the world. The film also showed the cultural changes in the great Britain at that time

Brian’s Song

Brian’s song is a movie of a footballer who becomes terminally ill after being a pro at his game. It talks about the love that blooms between 2 interracial players Brian and Sayer. His team much loved Piccolo and was presented with the match ball. The movie shows what a life Piccolo lived and how much he is remembered even after years.

Rudy

Rudy is an American film which deals with the life of football players and is directed by David Anspaugh. It covers the story of Daniel Ruetigger also called Rudy and his dream to play soccer at Notre Dame. He faces various obstacles trying to fulfill his dream. This movie was ranked as world’s best top 25 films about football by ESPN.

The Blind Side

Blind Side deals with the life of Micheal Oher and his impoverished upbringing throughout his life. He was homeless and traumatized. Despite all the challenges he went on to become an all-American footballer with the help of his lady love and family who supported him throughout his journey filled with ups and downs.

Conclusion

These are such movies on football players wherein you get the sports spirit as you watch it because the movies which are autobiographical shows real life incidents and drama that can make the audience feel more related to the player’s journey and hardships.

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Azkals Valiant in Draw vs Bahrain

March 29, 2014 By Grant

The Philippines kicked off their Middle East training camp with a surprising 0-0 draw against 115th ranked Bahrain Friday night at the Al Muharraq Stadium.

Come the second half, Bahrain pushed for the go ahead goal but the back four composed of Ray Jonsson, Gier, Juan Luis Guirado and Dennis Cagara denied every wave of Bahrain attack.

Bahrain almost took a shock lead in the 15th minute a shot by a Bahrain player have already beaten goalkeeper Roland Muller only to be cleared by Rob Gier.

Denis Wolf, who was the topscorer during the Peace Cup, then missed a golden chance in the 30th minute after successfully evading the offside trap only to denied by the goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation.

Wolf again had another chance in the 72nd minute after substitute Misagh Bahadoran fed him the ball, however he mistimed his step and slipped inside the penalty area.

One last chance came begging from the Philippines coming from Bahadoran who fed the ball to OJ Porteria in the 90th minute only seeing his shot end up straight to the goalkeeper.

The draw was the first for the Philippines against a much higher ranked position, and set up a much interesting tie against World Cup Qualifiers conqueror Kuwait on Tuesday.

Despite the draw, the Philippines gave a very good showing as it prepares for the AFF Suzuki Cup this coming November.

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Philippines is Going to face Indonesia in August

February 21, 2014 By Dane

The Philippine Football Federation has confirmed that the national team will be facing the Indonesia national team on August 14, 2013 in Indonesia.

The last time that the two sides face was in June 2012 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila, where the Azkals came back from a 2-0 defecit to settle for a 2-2 draw.

“The PFF has considered the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI’s) invitation for a friendly mach between the A teams of Philippines and Indonesia on August 14, 2013 at Solo, Central Java, Indonesia,” according to PFF General Secretary Gastanes this morning confirming the friendly between the two sides.

Before that, they squared off in the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup Semifinals where Indonesia advanced to the finals with a 2-0 aggregate victory.

Although not under the FIFA Friendly dates, this will be the fourth time since 2010 that the Philippines will face Indonesia, who are currently at 168 in the FIFA rankings.

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